Helen Louise Cangley

Helen Louise Cangley obituary, Tecumseh, MI

Helen Louise Cangley

Helen Cangley Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Purse & Son Funeral Home on Dec. 4, 2025.
DATELINE: TECUMSEH, MICHIGAN
Helen Louise Cangley, age 92, of Tecumseh, passed away December 2, 2025 at Cambrian Assisted Living, Tecumseh, Michigan. She was born October 7, 1933, in Parsons, WV, the daughter of Harry and Pearl (Stokes) Felton. On September 5, 1954, she married Richard Cangley in Thomas, WV.. He preceded her in death on February 24, 2000.
Mrs. Cangley was a resident of the Tecumseh area, since 1955, coming from Cleveland, OH. Helen was a graduate of Parsons High School, Parsons, WV, Class of 1951, where she was valedictorian. She was a registered nurse graduating in 1954 from Berea College, Berea, KY. She retired from Herrick Memorial Hospital in 1995, after 40 years of service. Helen was a life member of Tecumseh American Legion Auxillary.
She is survived by three children, Donna (Scott) Church, Richard (Dolly Steele) Cangley, and Carol (John) Schmidt, 7 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, and two brothers, Richard (Gloria) Felton and James (Marilyn) Felton.
In addition to her her husband, Dick, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Brenda Cangley, and three sisters, June Hebb, Caroline Maniscarco, and Margaret Hovatter.
Cremation has taken place. Final resting place will be at Brookside Cemetery, Tecumseh, MI.
A celebration of life is currently being planned for a later date.
Helen's Wish For You _________________
Laughter to cheer you,
Sunshine on your down day',
Friendship when you are lonely,
Achievement in your goals,
And love and joy unending.

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Heather Oxley

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Our family sends our deepest condolences. I was lucky enough to grow up with her kindness and love. Thank you for sharing Granny as she and Grandad would always make me feel like family. Much love being sent to all of you.

Katy Van Brunt

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Helen was such a compassionate nurse and kind friend. She will be missed by the community.

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