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Helen J. France

May 11, 1930 ~ November 2, 2018 (age 88) 88 Years Old

Helen France Obituary

Helen J. France, age 88 of Fishers, Indiana, formerly of Tennessee, Illinois, passed away Friday, November 2, 2018, in Indianapolis, Indiana. Helen was born May 12, 1930, in Macomb to William and Irene (Bowles) Knoedler. She was united in marriage to Merle D. France April 1, 1951, in San Diego, he survives of Fishers, Indiana.
Surviving to mourn her passing are her Husband of 67 years, Merle France, 1 Son: Randall (Randy) France, 2 Grandchildren: Matthew W. France, Mitchell D. France, 2 Great Grandchildren: Finley J. France, Maverick A. France.
Helen was preceded in death by her parents.
She had been a Telephone Operator in Colchester in her early years and Secretary in the English Department at WIU in later years.
Graveside services will be 11:00 A.M. Saturday, November 10, 2018, at Hillsgrove Cemetery, Tennessee, Illinois, with Rev. Lee Unger. Visitation with the family will be 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. Friday November 9, 2018, at Jones Mortuary, Colchester
In lieu of flowers, please make memorials to Hillsgrove United Methodist Church. Online Condolences may be expressed to the family at jonesmortuaryfh.com

Visitation:

5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. Friday at the Funeral Home

Graveside Service:

11:00 A.M. Saturday at Hillsgrove Cemetery

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