Helen I. Litchfield McCumber, age 86, of Gallipolis, (Kanauga community) 'went to be with the Lord', on Monday morning September 17, 2012 surrounded by her family, at the home of her daughter in Columbus. Born May 2, 1926 in Gallipolis. She was the daughter of the late Clyde and Mary Easter Shamblin. In addition to her parents, Helen was preceded by her first husband, Olen Litchfield, her second husband, Nathaniel 'Nate' McCumber, and by a brother, Robert Shamblin.
Helen was a retired employee of Holzer Medical Center. She was a lifelong member of the Fairhaven United Methodist Church, and a member of the WSCS at the church.
Helen is survived by her daughter, Jane (Dale) Chapman of Columbus, one grandson, Scott (Kathy) Chapman of Canal Winchester, two sisters, Joan Ghrist of Gallipolis and Lena Mae Bowman of west Jefferson. Also surviving is several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be 1:00 PM. Friday September 21, 2012 at the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home with Pastor Jamie Mosley officiating. Burial will follow in Reynolds Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Thursday from 6-8 PM.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the charity of your choice in Helen's memory.
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