Helen Grubb

Helen Grubb

Formerly of Barnes City. Helen Grubb, 94 of Oskaloosa and formerly of Barnes City passed away Wednesday, October 6, 2010 at the Oskaloosa Care Center. Memorial services will begin at 10:30 am Monday, October 11, 2010 at the New Sharon First Christian Church. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. Inurnment will be held at Barnes City Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the First Christian Church.

Helen Margaret Grubb, daughter of Harlan and Elsie (Gregory) Sanders was born on August 7, 1916 near Barnes City. Helen attended and graduated from Barnes City High School. On June 6, 1936, Helen was united in marriage to Thomas Grubb in Oskaloosa. To this union two children were born, Sandra and Michael. Helen stayed home and raised the children before working as the operator for the Barnes City Telephone Office. Helen also worked at the grocery store in Barnes City. She enjoyed reading, doing crossword puzzles and spending time with family. Helen was a member of the Barnes City Methodist Church and later attended the New Sharon First Christian Church. She was also a member of the Barnes City Eastern Star and the Barnes City Guild.

Helen is survived by her children, Sandra Olive of New Sharon and Michael (Nancy) Grubb of Ariton, Alabama; Five grandchildren, Cindi (Mike) Burggraaf of Fairfield, Dee (Curtis) Williams of New Sharon, Cheryl (Gary) Goemaat of New Sharon, Teri Wiles of Alabama and Christie Hall of Alabama; 15 great grandchildren; six great-great grandchildren and three sisters-in-law, Gail Sanders, Geraldine Sanders and Wilma Sanders.

Helen was preceded in death by her parents, Harlan and Elsie Sanders; her husband, Thomas Grubb; four brothers, Phil Sanders, Dwight Sanders, Ward Sanders and Warren Sanders and three sisters, Evelyn Walker, Leota Larkins and Mary Sanders.

Source: Holland-Coble Funeral