Mrs. Groah was born in Middlebrook on March 30, 1946, a daughter of John William Losh and Eula Mae (Lockridge) Losh.

Helen was self-employed at Blue Ridge Guns and Ammo, a business she proudly ran with her husband. She was deeply rooted in her Christian faith and found joy and strength in reading her Bible. Known by many as a kind-hearted and generous woman, Helen especially cherished the time she spent with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, who brought her endless happiness.

In addition to her parents and her husband of 59 years, Mrs. Groah was preceded in death by a brother, Richard Losh; and two sisters, Lois Elain Garrison and Judith Grey Whitlock.

Surviving, are two sons, Allen H. Groah Jr. and his wife, Cheryl and Duane M. Groah both of Fairfield; a brother, Bobby Losh and his wife, Janice of Maryland; a sister, Doris Lee Moran of Greenville; three grandchildren, Timothy, Cassie, and Dalton Groah; four great-grandchildren, Silas, Layne, Rae and Riley; and a number of nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. today, Wednesday, June 25, in Oaklawn Memory Gardens in Staunton by Pastor Rader Ogden.

It is suggested that those desiring make memorial contributions to Augusta Health Foundation, c/o Hospice of the Shenandoah, P.O. Box 1000, Fishersville, Virginia 22939.

Coffman Funeral Home and Crematory, 230 Frontier Drive in Staunton is in charge of her arrangements.

Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.coffmanfuneralhome.net NG