Helen Bland

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Helen Ruth Warren Bland, affectionately known as “Shrimp”, was born in Baltimore, Maryland on October 29, 1927 (the third of eight siblings) to the late Emmitt and Mary Warren. Helen quietly departed this life on Monday, October 1 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. She was educated in the Baltimore City Public Schools and graduated from Frederick Douglass High School. Helen received her early religious training at Enon Baptist Church where she was baptized. She later relocated to Columbus, Ohio and joined Mt. Olivet Baptist Church. While in Columbus she met her husband, Albert (Bert) Price Bland. They were married for over 51 years until his passing in 2009. Helen was employed by the State of Ohio, Department of Workers Compensation until her retirement. Helen loved spending time with her family. She was a talented cook and baker who loved preparing delicious meals. In her spare time, she and Bert enjoyed traveling to visit family and friends, shopping and gardening. To cherish and celebrate her life, she leaves two sisters Adele W. Queen (Baltimore, MD) and Catherine W. Hampton (Altadena, CA); two sisters-in-law, Arnetta Bland Stinson and Marian Warren (Baltimore, MD); godson and nephew, Edmund E. Warren; special nieces, Melissa Bland, Deena (John) Hughes, Brenda Hammonds and Carmen Hines; special nephew, Adam Warren, Jr.; dear friend, Virginia Henderson and a host of nieces and nephews.

“A limb has fallen from the Family Tree. I keep hearing a voice that says, “Grieve not for me.” Remember the best time, the laughter, the song. The good life I lived while I was strong. Continue my heritage, I’m counting on you. Keep smiling and surely the sun will shine through. My mind is at ease, my soul is at rest. Remembering all, how I truly was blessed. Continue traditions, no matter how small. Go on with your life, don’t worry about falls. I miss you dearly, so keep up your chin. Until the day comes we’re together again.” Author unknown. Funeral Service will be held 10:00 am Saturday, October 6, 2018 at Mount Olivet Baptist Church, 428 E. Main St., Columbus, OH 43215, where family and friends may call after 9:00 am Saturday until time of service. Dr. Charles E. Booth officiating. Interment to follow Union Cemetery. Arrangements by SCHOEDINGER MIDTOWN CHAPEL, 229 E. State Street, Columbus, OH 43251. Please visit www.schoedinger.com to send condolences or share a memory with Helen’s family.