Helen Rose Mix passed away on June 16th, 2022. She was born on November 22nd, 1935 in Breckenridge, Michigan to John and Margaret French. She was a devoted member of St. Therese Parish in Lansing, Michigan.
Helen’s first employer was Dow Chemical after High School graduation. She enjoyed bowling, church activities, was a stay at home mom and 4H leader to the neighborhood children. Helen was a enthusiastic sports fan of the Detroit Tigers, Detroit Lions and Michigan State Spartans. She was a passionate animal lover that took in stray cats, wounded birds, and supported animal shelters by her generous donations and charity events.
Helen married Leroy Ellis Mix on October 17, 1959 and had 4 children.
Preceding her in death are her parents, husband, and daughter, Joan Marie Hoover.
Helen is survived by children, Janice Mix of Chicago IL, Valerie (Jeffrey) Thurston of Haslett, and John (Rose) Mix of DeWitt; four grandchildren: Ashley(Mike), Jordon, Madison, and Jared; and three great Grandchildren: Delilah, Amelia, and Benjamin; a sister, Dorothy (Roland) Weatherby of Wellton, AZ, and many friends.
In lieu of flowers, contributions are suggested to St Therese Parish or the Capital Area Humane Society.
A visitation for Helen will be held Tuesday, June 21, 2022 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, with a Rosary service at 7:00PM at Gorsline Runciman Tiffany Chapel, 3232 West Saginaw Street, Lansing, MI 48917. On Wednesday, June 22, 2022 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, visitation will take place followed by a funeral service at St. Therese Catholic Church, 102 W Randolph St, Lansing, MI 48906, Lansing, MI 48906. A committal service will also occur at St Joseph Catholic Cemetery, 2520 W Willow St, Lansing, MI 48917, Lansing, MI 48917.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.tiffanyfuneralhome.com for the Mix family.
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