Helena Joyce Dubose Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Helena Joyce Dubose of Okemos, Michigan, who passed away on November 18, 2025, at the age of 88, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Freddie Joyce and Ethel Joyce; her husband Cullen Lanier Dubose of Moss Point, Mississippi.; her sister Barbara Joyce Rainey; and her son Cullen Lanier DuBose II.
She is survived by: her children, Cheri Dubose Reid (Al Reid) of Northbrook, Illinois and Freddie DuBose (Briana DuBose) of Beverly Hills, Michigan; and her grandchildren, Ariel Reid (Jonas Kemp), Christopher Reid, Aaron DuBose and Erika DuBose. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and many beloved friends.
Visitation was held on Friday, November 28th 2025 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Riley Funeral Home (426 W St Joseph St, Lansing, MI 48933). A funeral service was held on Saturday, November 29th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM and at 11:00 AM at the Trinity AME Church (3500 W Holmes Rd, Lansing, MI 48911). A burial was held on Saturday, November 29th 2025 at the East Lawn Memorial Gardens (2400 Bennett Rd, Okemos, MI 48864).
In Lieu of Flowers, the Family ask that donations be made to UNCF, United Negro College Fund.
