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DERRICK, Helen G. Born 4/4/1935 took flight to her Heavenly father on 4/29/2009 at the Dayton Heart Hospital. She is preceded in death by mother Inez Henry, father Saul Derrick and siblings. She leaves to cherish her memory a devoted daughter Jacqueline Derrick and Sharon Derrick, 6 grandchildren, Charles (Jerry), US Air Force Chief Petty Officer Luther Derrick both of Tampa, FL, Antwan (Grace) Derrick, Roy Bettison, III Kelyea Derrick and Willie Turner, JR. all of Dayton, OH, and 13 great grandchildren, 2 sisters Mollie Revere and Minerva Woods of Dayton, OH. Host of other family members. Special thanks to Arbor of Dayton for their care. Services will be held Monday, 5/4/09 at 1:00 PM. at the House of Wheat Funeral Home. Elect Lady Doris Henry officiating. Interment at Green Castle. Family will receive friends 1 hour prior to services. Procession will leave from 1122 Charleston Blvd. Dayton, OH.
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May 5, 2009
To Jackie, Sharon and the Derrick Family,
I am very sorry for the loss of your loved one. Please know that your Mom was also loved by many, many others. I speak for myself and my siblings. Aunt Helen, as we called her, was always there for us. Back in the day,my mother would often ask Aunt Helen to keep an eye on us after school until she got home from work. Although we were pretty much old enough to stay by ourselves we always seemed to get into trouble before our mother came home. But, Aunt Helen was always there for us. We would go get her for any little thing. I know we worried her but she would always come and see what was going on and made sure we were ok. And if she saw anyone in the neighborhood (Hilltop)out of line she would let you know you were wrong and then go tell your Momma on you. I thank God for Aunt Helen and wish there were more Aunt Helen's in this world today. A woman who spoke her mind, did not bite her tongue but somehow always managed to let you know that she loved you and that you could always come to her for anything and she would be there.
Thank You Aunt Helen for being there for us. We Love You and will never forget you. Louis, Carol, Cynthia and Annette(Richardson Family)
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tamara lockett
May 3, 2009
hi my name is tamara lockett i was one of the workers at arbors at dayton i went down there everyday to see her and when i left for school whenever i came home i went to vist her i will miss my grandma very much and i will try my hardest to come home for her service i love u grandma and i will miss u very much
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