Helen Josephine Runion Michael, went to her heavenly home on January 26, 2025, at the age of 98. She was born January 24, 1927, to William Scott Runion and Effie Elizabeth Runion in Cumberland County, Va. She was one of ten children.
She married Charles Earl Michael on April 19, 1947, and they were blessed with five children. On August 21, 1981, she married Lurty Paul Michael.
She is survived by five children, Mary Craig, Eddie, Weldon, Dennis and Ivan; a sister, Gladys Bell; 14 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.
In addition to her two husbands and parents, she was preceded in death by brothers, James, Melvin, Russell, Robert (Leon), Herman (Joe) and sisters, Willie (Louise) Nichols, Bessie Sonifrank, Ruth Buzzard; two grandchildren, Tonya Michael and Justin Michael.
Helen was a wonderful homemaker and a great cook. She enjoyed gardening, growing flowers, needlework and quilting. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She will be sorely missed.
A funeral service will be held 2 pm, Monday, February 3, 2025, at Lindsey Funeral Home in Weyers Cave with Rev. Wayne Pence officiating. Burial will be at Augusta Memorial Park. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association by visiting www.heart.org.
Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.lindseyfuneralhomes.com.
