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1949
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2021
Helen Northrup Obituary
Went to her Heavenly Home, July 7, 2021 in Tulsa, OK. She was born October 16, 1949 in Muskogee, OK. She graduated from Central High School, Tulsa in 1967. She worked for Sunoco where she retired in 2004. She was a proud member of the Sunoco Rec Club and Tulsa Speedway Booster Club.
Helen was greeted at the Heavenly Gates by her parents, Owen and Dorothy Richardson and brother, Earl Richardson. She is survived by her two sons, Michael Northrup and wife, Tami of Coweta, OK, Derrill Northrup of Kansas City, MO; sister, Sue (Richardson) Dinges of Tulsa, OK; brother, John Richardson and wife, Mary of Grove, OK; 3 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren; 1 nephew; 5 nieces;, many great nephews and nieces; and many great friends and extended family.
In lieu of flowers we ask donation be made in her memory to John 3:16 Mission in Tulsa, OK. A Celebration of Life will be Saturday, July 24, 2021, 2-4 pm, at the home of Michael and Tami Northrup.
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Cindy Hancock!!!
July 19, 2021
Helen was part of my family for 50 years!!! We loved each other as family. When my husband was ill or after surgeries, Helen would come keep him company. They LOVED to watch John Wayne westerns!!!!!! Love you, Helen Anne!!!! I know you are having a wonderful time in your new, eternal home
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