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IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Helen
Crites
December 24, 1929 – June 23, 2020
Helen Crites, 90, of Glen Carbon, IL, born December 24, 1929, in Bollinger County, MO to the late Charles and Icy Marie (nee Kirkpatrick) Woodfin, passed away at her home Tuesday, June 23, 2020.
Helen was a devout and founding member of Center Grove Presbyterian Church in Edwardsville, IL.
In addition to her parents, Helen is preceded in death by her husband, Junior F. Crites; brothers, Kirk Woodfin; Dale Woodfin; and sister, Pauline Crites.
Those left to cherish her memory include her children, Steve (Sandy) Crites of Granite City, IL; Leland (Donna) Crites of Granite City, IL; Sharon (James) Richee of Highland, IL; Teresa (James) DeMontmollin of Bethalto, IL; 10 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, sister; Dorothy Cato; special nephew, Rick Crites; as well as many friends and distant relatives.
Visitation: Friends may gather with the family from 10 to 11 am, Monday, June 29, 2020, at Center Grove Presbyterian Church, Edwardsville, IL.
Service: A funeral service to celebrate her life will follow the visitation at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Wes James officiating.
Helen will be laid to rest at Sunset Hill Cemetery immediately following the service.
Memorial contributions in her honor may be made to VITAS Hospice, 8 Executive Dr. STE:150, Fairview Heights, IL 62208 or Center Grove Presbyterian Church, 6279 Center Grove Rd. Edwardsville, IL 62025.
Visitation
Center Grove Presybterian Church
10:00 - 11:00 am
Funeral Service
Center Grove Presbyterian Church
Starts at 11:00 am
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