Helen Joyce McRae Obituary
The world bids farewell to Helen Joyce McRae in Spokane, Washington, born in Joseph, Oregon, departing on October 26, 2025 at the age of 99. Helen leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Grover Wright and Jessie Millard Wright; her husband Joe McRae; and her grandmother Helen. She is survived by: her children, Millard, Don, Shirley Maxine "Sis" (Rick), Bonnie Jean, Leland, Joyce Fox and Jeff McRae (Tanya); her grandchildren, Mac, Jamie, Kami, Brent, Jeff, Joe, Corey and Connor; her great grandchildren, Sam, Jessie, Josephine, Emberly, Madison, Riley, Kasen, Henry and Morgan; Justin and Tyler.
A rosary will be held on Friday, November 14th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the St. John Vianney Catholic Church (503 N Walnut Rd, Spokane Valley, WA 99206). A memorial service will be held on Friday, November 14th 2025 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the same location. Visitation will be held on Friday, November 14th 2025 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at the same location. A graveside service will be held on Friday, November 14th 2025 from 2:30 PM to 3:00 PM at the St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery (17825 E Trent Ave, Spokane Valley, WA 99206).
Mom/Grandma will be fondly remembered for her devotion to family, kindness, off-key singing at church, chocolate chip banana bread, quick-witted humor, many one-liners, her smug response, "I improved on it," when asked for a recipe, and life advice, "Don't eat the apple peels..."In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. John Vianney Catholic School, 501 N. Walnut Rd, Spokane, WA 99206.
