Passed away peacefully on March 27, 2012 in Farmington Hills Michigan, surrounded by her loving family. Helen was born in Detroit. She and her family moved to Farmington (Hills) in 1960.

She graduated from Wayne State University with a BS in science and went on to receive her Master's In Education from the University of Michigan. She taught in the early elementary grades in the Clarenceville School District for 25 years. She was an active member of Delta Kappa Gamma, an international honorary education society.

Helen was married for 53 years to Frederick McGlinnen, who preceded her in death in 1996. Helen is survived by three children: Paul (Elizabeth), Darby Duke (Lawrence), and Kathleen Kreidler (Charles); granddaughters: Amanda Becker, Sarah Sullivan, Kristen McGlinnen, Suzanne Duke-Mancall,and Catherine Ricker; great-grandchildren: Zephan, Mack, Katelyn, Ashley and Jack.

Helen enjoyed music, theater and reading. She was a wonderful entertainer and cook and loved to host fun parties for her friends and family. She and Fred loved to travel and enjoyed trips to Europe, Ireland, the Holy Land and California. She was an active member of the First Presbyterian Church.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, March 31, 2012, at 11:00 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church of Farmington, 26165 Farmington Road, Farmington Hills. Dr. Sue Ellis Melrose, will officiate.