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Helen Hovis Obituary

Helen Ruby Hovis Eaton Rapids Age 98, passed away in New Hampshire, August 8, 2009. Helen was born February 10, 1911 in Detroit, MI, the daughter of J. Manlely and Imah Helen (Odell) Card. Funeral Services will be 1:00 p.m. Friday, August 14, 2009 at the First United Methodist Church, 600 S. Main St., Eaton Rapids, MI, with Pastor Daniel Hofmann and daughter Ginger Poppler officiating. Visitation will be Thursday 6-8 p.m. at the Shelly-Odell Funeral Home, 518 S. Main St. Eaton Rapids. www.shellyodell.com

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Published by Lansing State Journal on Aug. 11, 2009.

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Jennifer Farmer(Card)

August 12, 2009

She always had the heart of a wonderful piano player. she taught me on that i will always love you

Cathy Card

August 12, 2009

I remember the good piano times of my aunt helen. I miss her and there is a place in my heart always with me. Also She is the sweetest lady RIP Aunt Helen. Kisses always.

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