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Helen Louise Dean Dofflemyer, 85, of McGaheysville, passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2009.
Mrs. Dofflemyer was born on May 27, 1923, in Elkton, Va., and was the daughter of the late William Harrison and Lena Florence Gooden Dean.
Helen was a seamstress for many years for Sleepwear and Metro Pants. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother.
Helen was the last surviving of six children.
In 1943, she married Millard Garfield Dofflemyer Sr., who preceded her in death in 1970. She also was preceded in death by her longtime companion, Rudy Breeden, and a daughter, Florence H. Heiston.
She is survived by two sons, Millard G. Dofflemyer Jr. and wife, Judy, of Bridgewater, and William F. Dofflemyer and wife, Mary, of Elkton; two daughters, Mary Lou Meadows and fiance, Samuel Sheffer of Elkton, and Barbara Ann Knight of Mount Crawford; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She is also survived by her pets, Boogie and George.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 29, 2009, at 2 p.m. at the Kyger Funeral Home in Elkton with the Rev. Jimmy Kite officiating. Burial will follow at the Mount Olivet Cemetery in McGaheysville.
The family will receive friends Thursday from 6 until 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Elkton Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 152, Elkton, VA 22827 or by visiting www.rescue30.org.
Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.kygers.com.
Arrangements entrusted to Kyger Funeral Home in Elkton.
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