Helen J. Woodworth

Helen J. Woodworth, age 88, passed
away on Saturday March 22, 2008 at Northridge Village in Albion, IN. She was born on August 3, 1919 in Lagrange County to Irvin & Ella (Moseman) Fought.
She married Lloyd F. Woodworth April 4, 1938. He preceded her in death in 1990.

A lifetime resident of Topeka, Helen worked for Wirk Garmet in Ligonier, Drove School Bus for Westview School District, & had served as Eden Township Trustee. She Graduated from Topeka High School in 1937 & had been a member of Topeka Mennonite Church since 1938.

Survivors include 4 Sons: Jerry (Ann) Woodwoth of Topeka, Gene (Dianne) Woodworth of Waterloo, Mark (Jan) Woodworth of Wawaka, & Todd (Diane) Woodworth of Middlebury. 1 Daughter: JoElla (Jerry) Hunter of Toledo. 17 Grandchildren, 19 Great-Grandchildren, 4 Step Grandchildren, 7 Step Great- Granchildren, & 1 Step Great-Great- Grandchild. 5 Sisters: Imogene (Clayton) Preston of Ligonier, Kate Preston, Joann Keplinger, Jane (Dean) Ulrey, & Jan Keenan, all of Lagrange. She was preceded in death by: Her husband, Parents, 1 Infant Brother, & 2 Sisters: Ilah Donaldson & Phyllis Myers.

Services will be held on Wednesay, March 26, 2008, at 10:00 AM, at Topeka Mennonite Church- 206 East Lake Street, Topeka, IN. Pastor Robert Martz will officiate. Burial will be at Maple Grove Cemetery in Topeka. Friends may call from 3-8 PM on Tuesday, March 25, 2008, at the Church.

Memorial contributions may be made to Topeka Mennonite Church.