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Helen Rippetoe Obituary
HELEN CHRISTINE RIPPETOE, 100, of Cross Lanes, WV, passed away August 16, 2025.
Born November 26, 1924, to Frank J. Cunningham and Ethel Midkiff Cunningham, she loved God and her family above all. She is survived by her sons Ronald (Nancy), Keith (Aimee), daughter Becky (James) and daughter-in-law Thelma; seven grandchildren, ten great grandchildren, and three great great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband Everette and sons Donald (Sheryl) and Ovie "Butch."
Visitation Saturday, August 23 at 1 p.m., funeral service 2 p.m., at Tyler Mountain Funeral Home, 5233 Rocky Fork Rd., Cross Lanes, WV 25313
Online condolences can be sent to the family at www.tylermountainfuneralhome.com
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Mary Thomas (Wilson)
August 22, 2025
I am so sorry to hear of Helen´s passing. Sorry for all who will miss her but happy her soul is with Jesus. She is one of the nicest people I have ever known. She had a very long life but know she probably longed to see her family in heaven.
She will be missed. A life well lived.
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