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Helen Rice Kenyon Johnson

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West Stephentown  – Helen Rice Kenyon Johnson, 101, of Route 43, West Stephentown, NY, died Sunday, June 9, 2013, at her residence surrounded by her loving family.
Born in North Schodack, NY, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Gertrude Mackey Rice and the wife of the late Joseph A. Kenyon and J. Franklin Johnson. She had resided in North Schodack until moving to West Stephentown in 1933. She lived in Troy, NY, for 13 years, moving back to West Stephentown upon the death of her husband, Frank. Mrs. Johnson was educated at Rensselaer High School and Albany Business College.
ob-johnsonhelenMrs. Johnson was a stenographer and secretary for Swartz and Levenson for two years, a receptionist for Dr. Elizabeth Palmer for 14 years and retired from the RPI library in 1975. She later worked with her husband in Frank Johnson Real Estate. She was a member of the West Stephentown Baptist Church, the Stephentown Senior Citizens and the Stephentown Historical Society.
Survivors include two sons, Calvin J. and wife Suzanne Kenyon of West Stephentown and John F. and wife Sandra Kenyon of Poestenkill, NY, a step daughter, Margaret Emery of Dunham Hollow, NY, six grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, three step grandchildren, five step great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She is pre-deceased by a brother, Angus Rice, and a sister, May Senrick.
The family wishes to thank The Community Hospice of Rensselaer County and all Helen’s caregivers for all they did for her in her final years.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, June 15, at 2 pm at the West Stephentown Baptist Church, 1672 NY 43, with Rev. Tryvge Tomlinson, Pastor, officiating.  There will be no calling hours. Interment will be in the Hillside Cemetery in West Stephentown.
Contributions may be made in memory of Mrs. Johnson to the West Stephentown Baptist Church 1672 NY 43 Stephentown, NY, 12168, or The Community Hospice of Rensselaer County, 295 Valley View Boulevard, Rensselaer, NY, 12144.   For a private family guest book and service directions, visit www.brycefh.com.