Helen L. Rounds, 79, of Lansing, NY, passed away on Sunday morning, September 30, 2007, at Groton Nursing Facility. She was predeceased by her husband, Arlyn Rounds; and her six brothers, Arlo, Andy, George, Lee, Bob and Gene. Helen is survived by her children, William Rounds, Philip and Lauretta Rounds, Cindy and Jack Stull; her grandchildren, Valerie Sweazey, Jeremy Rounds, Jessica Rounds, Heather Rounds, Christian Rounds, Crystal and Ted Brown, Amberly Rounds, Tessa Rounds, Luke Rounds, Matthew Stull, Heather Stull, Brent Stull; five great- grandchildren; sister-in-law, Audrey Palmer; many nieces and nephews; with a special thank you to nephew Mike Rounds for his care and support.
Helen was born in Enfield, NY, on February 11, 1928, the daughter of the late William and Ella (Gibbs) Palmer. She was a member of the Grace Baptist Church for many years, and was an Avon Representative for 42 years in the Lansing area. Helen loved socializing, making new friends, and always enjoyed the company of others.
A Memorial Service will be held at the Lansing United Methodist Church, 32 Brickyard Rd., Lansing, NY, on Thursday, October 4, 2007, at 6:00 p.m., with Rev. William Gottschalk-Fielding, Pastor, officiating. Interment will be held at the convenience of the family in Haytes Cemetery, Ithaca.