Helen Marie Petre, 93, of Frankfort died December 24, 2021 in her home. She was born on February 26, 1928 in Boone County, Ind. to Joseph Clarence Corwin Sr. and Bernice Ruby (Eaton) Corwin.\u00a0 She married Donald Leon Petre on April 1, 1949 in Lebanon and he preceded her in death on September 19, 1998.<\/p>\n

Helen attended Lebanon Schools.\u00a0 Before and after marriage, she worked for Boss Manufacturing Co.\u00a0 She was a homemaker, sold Dutch Maid clothing and Home Interiors, worked for J&L Steel, home healthcare, housekeeping for Turtle Creek Apartments, Panke Machinery Corp. for 5 years and\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>was the Receptionist for C&T Hair for 30 years.\u00a0 As a believer in the Lord, she was a member of Hopewell United Methodist Church and the Hopewell Friendship Club\/Class.\u00a0 \u00a0She loved to read and play cards and was a member of several Euchre clubs in Mechanicsburg, Frankfort, Kirklin, and Michigantown.<\/p>\n

She is survived by her\u00a0Son:\u00a0 Robert L. \u201cBob\u201d Petre (Fianc\u00e9: Marlene) of Michigantown,\u00a0Daughters:\u00a0 Donna Jean (Damon) Ridenour of Rural Frankfort, Tina Marie (Jim) Shaffner of Frankfort, Grandchildren:\u00a0 Cory Lee Ridenour of Rural Frankfort, Robert John Petre of Michigantown, Natacha Marie Petre of Illinois, Alysse Camille Ridenour of West Lafayette,\u00a0Great-Grandchildren:\u00a0 Jayden Petre, Keedyn Petre, Meaira Ridenour, and Olivia Frye and\u00a0Sister:\u00a0 Fern Curry of Columbus, OH.<\/p>\n

She was preceded in death by her parents, spouse, son: Terry Lee \u201cBig T\u201d Petre, son-in-law: Brian Scott Imel, daughter-in-law: Carol Petre, grandson: Hagan Robert Petre, brother: Joseph Clarence Corwin, sisters: Mabel Irene Saulsberry, Roberta Bessie Summers, and Mary Louise Lewis.<\/p>\n

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\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>Friends may visit \u00ad\u00ad\u00ad\u00ad\u00ad\u00ad1-3 p.m. on Friday, December 31, 2021 at Hopewell United Methodist Church, 3460 East County Rd. 500 North, Frankfort.\u00a0 Funeral Service will begin at 3 p.m. Friday at the church.\u00a0 Burial will follow in Hopewell Cemetery, Frankfort, Indiana.\u00a0 Memorial donations in memory of Helen may be made to the Hopewell United Methodist Church.\u00a0 Envelopes will be available at the church.\u00a0\u00a0<\/b>Goodwin Funeral Home<\/a>, 200 S. Main St., Frankfort is assisting the family with arrangements.\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Please visit <\/b>goodwinfuneralhome.com<\/a>, where you may share a message with the family.<\/b><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"