Helen Rienstra Sullivan Obituary

With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Helen Rienstra Sullivan (West Jefferson, North Carolina), whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on March 11, 2026 at the age of 88. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Olga Rienstra and Michael Rienstra; her husband Harry J Sullivan; and her sister Frances Nagley (Grace Geilla). She is survived by: her children, Michele Decker (Keith Martin) of Thailand, Tammy Buff (Richard) of Hickory, Harry Glen Sullivan (Allison) of Creston and Craig Sullivan (Cindy) of Zionville; her brother Michael Rienstra of Patterson, NJ; her grandchildren, Holly Boozer (Cody), Meredith Decker, Mason Buff, Chloe Sullivan, Abby Sullivan, Ali Courtney (Dalton), Aidan Sullivan and Ryder Sullivan; and her great grandchildren, Teagan, Koen and Grayson Macabee. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to the Ashe Humane Society, PO Box 1776, West Jefferson, NC 28694.