Helen Louise Webster Bussing

Thursday, February 27, 2014

Helen Louise Webster Bussing, 84, of Greenwood, formerly of Greencastle, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2014.

The daughter of Ralph and Emilie Behrendt Webster, Helen was born Sept. 8, 1929 in Stickney, W. Va.

Known as the "Rose Lady of Greencastle," Helen and Raymond grew 78 varieties of roses, which they distributed to local nursing homes, doctor offices and other business.

A homemaker, Helen was a member of Mount Pleasant Christian Church, Greenwood.

Helen is survived by her sisters, Martha (John) Ramos of Tampa, Fla., Marjorie Davis and Betty R. Bolding, both of Greenwood; a half-brother, Helmut Behrendt of Germany; 11 nieces and nephews.

Besides her parents, Helen was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond S. Bussing and brother, Glenn Webster.

Funeral services will be private. Burial will be in Restlawn Cemetery, Brazil.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society of Johnson County, 3827 N. Graham Rd., Franklin, IN 46131.

Forest Lawn Funeral Home (www.forestlawncemetery-fh.com), Greenwood, is assisting with arrangements.