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Helen Marie (Thumma) Smith
Helen Marie (Thumma) Smith
Tipton
Helen Marie (Thumma) Smith, 88, of Tipton, entered her heavenly home on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, March 2, at Fry Funeral Home, Tipton. A funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Friday, March 3, at the Tipton Bible Church. Helen will then be laid to rest in the Clarence City Cemetery and a luncheon will follow.
A memorial fund has been established and will be shared between the Tipton Bible Church and the Tipton Christian Academy. Cards and memorials may be mailed to 323 West Second St., Tipton, IA 52772. You may read Helen’s complete obituary and share online condolences at www.fryfuneralhome.com.
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