Helen Blumhagen 97, of Columbus, GA passed Friday, April 2, 2021 at home surrounded by her loving family. Graveside services will be held 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at Linwood Cemetery with Dr. Jimmy Elder officiating.
Helen was born September 14, 1923 in Columbus, GA, the daughter of the late William Cliburn and Helen Langdon. She married her husband Robert in 1946 and spent nearly fifty precious years together before his passing. Helen and her family had strong roots in the Columbus community and she was a lifelong resident. Ms. Blumhagen was a member of First Baptist Church of Columbus for over forty years were she taught Sunday school for many of those years. Helen enjoyed traveling with her Young at Heart group, reading, crossword puzzles, watching Jeopardy and playing bridge with her friends.
Ms. Blumhagen was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Robert Blumhagen; son, Robert Blumhagen Jr. and a brother, Dr. Edwin Cliburn.
Survivors include her daughter, Kathryn (Ned) Costa; two granddaughters, Christina Dukes (Michael) and Catherine Mijares (Manny); four great grandchildren, Jaden Byrd, Lyric Mijares, Lia Mijares, and Jacob Dukes. She also leaves a host of other extended family and friends.
In lieu of flowers the family ask contributions be made to Columbus Hospice or First Baptist Church of Columbus, GA.
Striffler-Hamby is entrusted with the arrangements, you may offer your condolences by visiting www.shcolumbus.com
