Helen B. Whited, 70, of 456 South Beech Street, Saint Marys, was found dead on Sunday, September 6, 2009, at her residence.

She was born May 5, 1939, in Saint Marys, the daughter of Carl and Violet (Eshelman) Whited.

She is survived by her children: Doug (Annette) Streight of Saint Marys; Sandy Gehrlich of Bellefontaine; Richard (Tina) Streight of Canton, Kansas; Thomas Streight of Lima; Dennis (Jenny) Streight of Toledo; Kendra (Mike) Alcorn of Saint Marys; by 18 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; by her siblings: Robert Whited of Saint Marys; John Whited of Saint Marys; Janice Winters of St. Louis, Missouri; Sally Roth of Saint Marys.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Kimberly Streight; two brothers: George and Jimmy Whited; four sisters: Mary Leonard, Cathy Steele, Dorothy Braun and June Timmerman.

Helen was a homemaker. She loved playing bingo, shopping and playing the lottery; her greatest joy was spending time with her grandchildren.

Funeral rites will be held 10:30 A.M. Friday, September 11, 2009, at the Miller-Long and Folk Funeral Home, 314 West High Street, Saint Marys, the Reverend Bill Maki, officiant. Burial will follow at Elm Grove Cemetery.

Friends may call from 6-8 P.M. Thursday at the funeral home, where memorial donations may be directed to the family.