Helen Smith Ryder, 91 peacefully passed away Sunday, April 2nd 2017 at Evergreen Health Care in Lakeport, CA. A wonderful loving mother, she is survived by her four daughters, Susan Weir (Clearlake, CA.) Carol Rohlfing (Kelseyville, CA.) Peggy Parker (Clearlake, CA.) and Shirley Sullivan (Southport, NC.) ten Grandchildren and eight Great Grandchildren. She was a successful Avon manager and loved her ballroom dancing. Her Celebration of life will be performed by Dignity Celebrant Sirre J Reed at Jones Mortuary on Thursday April 13th at 11am. The family asks in lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the ASPCA in Helen’s name. Arrangements entrusted to Jones Mortuary www.jonesmortuary.com FD311, Lakeport, CA