Helen “Virginia” Rudolph, born March 8, 1924, in Colton, Oregon, passed away on Aug. 30, 2025. She had been a resident of Centralia, Washington, for 70 years.
She is survived by her sons, Wayne and Richard Rudolph; her daughter-in-law, Melodie Rudolph; her sister, Barbara McCaffery; her brother, Ed Brown; her grandson, Brian (Jennifer) Rudolph; as well as great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Virginia’s life was blessed with the abundance of love she received from her family, and she was a source of strength and guidance for them.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Ernest; her parents, Max and Ruthie Brown; her son, David; her grandson, Ryan Rudolph; and her brothers, Walt, Dan and Max Brown.
Her graveside committal will be held Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025, at 11 a.m. at Greenwood Sticklin Cemetery, 1822 Van Wormer Road, Centralia, Washington, 98531.
