Helen I. Stike of Rising Sun, MD

Helen I. Stike, 93, passed away at Twin Pines Health Care Center, on Thursday, July 20, 2017. She was the wife of Ray D. Stike, Sr., who passed away in 2015, and with whom she shared 73 years of marriage.

Born in Ogden, PA she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Mary Gill Talley.

She was a member of the Porter’s Grove Baptist Church.

Helen enjoyed knitting, crocheting, cooking, taking care of her house and being with her family.

She is survived by one son, Ray D. Stike, Jr. of Elkton, MD; one brother, John Talley of Rehoboth, DE; one grandson, Joe Stike and two great grandsons, Tyler Stike and Dylan Stike, and many nieces and nephews.

Helen was predeceased by two brothers, Alfred Talley and Arthur Talley, Jr. and four sisters, Mary Talley, Edith Dodson, Rachel Twaddell and Peg Newcomer.

You are invited to visit with her family and friends from 11:00 to 1:00 on Wednesday, July 26, 2017, at the Kuzo & Grieco Funeral Home, 250 West State Street, Kennett Square, PA. Her funeral service will follow at 1:00. Burial will be in the Nottingham Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery, Route 272, Nottingham, PA.

In lieu of flowers, a contribution may be made to the Porter’s Grove Baptist Church, 478 Connelly Road, Rising Sun, MD 21911.

Online condolences may be made by visiting www. griecocares.com.