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Helen Smith Obituary

Helen Marie (Thumma) Smith, 88, of Tipton, entered her heavenly home on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, March 2, at Fry Funeral Home, Tipton. A funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Friday, March 3, at the Tipton Bible Church. Helen will then be laid to rest in the Clarence City Cemetery and a luncheon will follow. A memorial fund has been established and will be shared between the Tipton Bible Church and the Tipton Christian Academy. Cards and memorials may be mailed to 323 West Second St., Tipton, IA 52772. You may read Helen's complete obituary and share online condolences at www.fryfuneralhome.com.

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Published by The Gazette on Feb. 27, 2023.

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Memorial Events
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Mar

2

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Fry Funeral Home

220 E. 6th Street, Tipton, IA 52772

Mar

3

Funeral service

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Tipton Bible Church

323 w 2nd street, Tipton, IA 52772

Mar

3

Graveside service

11:30 a.m.

Clarence City Cemetery

Plum Avenue, Clarence, IA 52216

Funeral services provided by:

Fry Funeral Home & Cremation Services

220 E. 6th St. East PO Box 30, Tipton, IA 52772

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