Helen Finley Obituary
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Helen was a graduate of Oklahoma State University where she earned a doctorate in economics. She moved to the Washington, DC area where she worked at the Federal Trade Commission and was proud of this accomplishment. She later earned a Master of Library Science and worked at the Library of Congress. She retired early to return to Oklahoma City to care for her beloved parents.
She loved to research family history and was fascinated by gemstones, reading, history and study of the Bible. She had a unique musical talent and played the flute, clarinet and piano. She had a deep faith in Jesus Christ.
She will be loved and missed by many.
Funeral services will be at Buchanan Funeral Service Chapel at 10am on Friday October 17.
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