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Helen E. Lux, 92, of Shelbyville died Saturday, Sept. 17, 2011, at her residence
She was born Feb. 25, 1919, to John Thomas Purvis and Mabel (Mitchell) Purvis. She married Omer J. Lux on Feb. 22, 1941, and he passed away July 29, 1994.
Survivors include sons, Jerry J. (wife, Martha) Lux, Ralph Lux, Max M. (wife, Jan) Lux, Nick C. (wife, Pat) Lux, Gregory P. Lux, Franklin D. Lux and Mark A. (wife, Jean Ann) Lux, all of Shelbyville, and Thomas Leo (wife, Pat) Lux of Manilla; daughters, Linda Kay (husband, Jerry) Stewart, Jannette (husband, Jim) Alexander and Beth Ann (husband, Jerry) Garrett, all of Shelbyville; sister, Marguerite Roller of Greensburg; 41 grandchildren; and 67 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; son, George Lux and Anthony "Tony" Lux, who died in the Vietnam War; and brother, John Mitchell Lux, who died in World War II.
She graduated from Jackson High School in Decatur County in 1937.
She worked at Waldron Health and Rehab Center until retiring in 1994.
She was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, St. Joseph Social Club and 49ers Homemakers Club.
Her grandchildren were her shining stars. She loved Waldron High School athletics.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Murphy-Parks Funeral Service & Crematory, 703 S. Harrison St. Rosary will be recited at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 20, at the funeral home.
Mass of Christian burial will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 4218 E. Michigan Road, with Father Paul Landwerlen officiating. Burial will be in St. Vincent de Paul cemetery.
Memorials may be given to St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church or Shares Inc. in care of the funeral home.
An online guest book may be signed at www.murphyparks.com.
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