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Helen Leota Exelby

March 15, 1931 – October 8, 2025
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Pixley Funeral Home - John Desmond Chapel

Helen Leota Exelby, born on March 15, 1931, in Detroit, Michigan, passed away on October 8, 2025, at the age of 94.

Helen is survived by her children: Sharon Morris (Ronald), Richard Exelby (Sharon Reed), Cathy Zegar (Robert), Gary Exelby (Susan), Randall Exelby (Christine), and Brian Exelby. She is also survived by her grandchildren: Dawn, Kelli (Larry), Kimberly (Michael), Scott (Melissa), David (Leanne), Michael, Robert Jr. (Natasha), Daniel, Shannon, Tiffaney, Jessica, and Nicole (David), as well as many great-grandchildren.

Preceding her in death are her husband, Richard Exelby; her children, Christine Dryden (Robert), Vicki Shedlock (surviving husband Joseph), and Lori Smith; and her grandchildren, Derek (Tracy) and Emily.

Helen was a resident of Rochester Hills, Michigan.

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FAMILY

Sharon Morris (Ronald), Richard Exelby (Sharon Reed), Cathy Zegar (Robert), Gary Exelby (Susan), Randall Exelby (Christine), and Brian ExelbyChildren

Christine Dryden (Robert), Vicki Shedlock (surviving husband Joseph), and Lori SmithChildren (deceased)

Richard ExelbyHusband (deceased)

Dawn, Kelli (Larry), Kimberly (Michael), Scott (Melissa), David (Leanne), Michael, Robert Jr. (Natasha), Daniel, Shannon, Tiffaney, Jessica, and Nicole (David)Grandchildren

Derek (Tracy) and EmilyGrandchildren (deceased)

Many Great GrandchildrenMany Great Grandchildren

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