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Helen Ruby Avery
1933 - 2025
BORN
1933
DIED
2025
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Helen Avery Obituary
Helen Avery, known for her perseverance, integrity, and vibrant passions, passed away peacefully on November 8, 2025, at the age of 92 in Manteca, California.
A cherished wife, sister, grandmother, and friend, Helen was renowned for her impeccable fashion, meticulous rose garden, and exquisite holiday decorations. She shared a rich life with her beloved husband, Walter, traveling extensively and establishing their home in San Lorenzo. A sharp conversationalist, her ultimate joy was hosting memorable gatherings.
Helen is survived by her brother, stepson, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
Services will be held on November 14, 2025, at 1 pm, at Grissom's Chapel & Mortuary in San Lorenzo, CA.
In lieu of flowers, we ask for donations to an animal shelter to honor her love for cats.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Nov
14
Memorial service
1:00 p.m.
Grissom's Chapel & Mortuary Inc. - San Lorenzo267 E. Lewelling Blvd., San Lorenzo, CA 94580
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Grissom's Chapel & Mortuary Inc. - San Lorenzo267 E. Lewelling Blvd., San Lorenzo, CA 94580
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