Helen Jean Moreland

Ms. Helen Jean Moreland, 82, transcended from her earthly home to her heavenly mansion on January 27, 2026.

Ms. Moreland was born, June 7, 1943 in Tallulah, Louisiana; the daughter of James and Mattie Nelson Madison. She attended Standing InThe Gap Church in Akron, Ohio, where she served as Mother of the Church. She loved fishing, dancing, and all her grands, great grands and great-great-grandchildren. She leaves to mourn her passing, but to rejoice in her peace, her children, Blanchie (Melvin) West, Sharon Moreland, Shun Moreland, and Charlotte Moreland all of Youngstown, Thomas J. (Tanya) Moreland, Annette Moreland, Angela Moreland, Mattie Moreland, Christine Moreland, and Yolanda (Slevin) Merrick all of Akron, Ohio; three sisters; Sadie Mae Madison, Patricia Madison and Irene Madison; four brothers, Andrew (Peggy) Madison, Johnnie Ray Madison, Frankie (Darlene) Madison, and James B. Madison; 50 grandchildren; 173 great-grandchildren, 23 great-great-grandchildren; and a host of family and friends.

She was preceded by her parents; a daughter, Michelle Moreland; sisters, Margarette , Shirley, Betty, Ethel Mae and Maggie Lee; brothers, James B. Madison and James C. Madison; and special grandson, Dwyane Crump.

Services will be held Monday, February 9, 2026 at the L.E. Black, Phillips & Holden Funeral Home, 1951 McGuffey Rd., Youngstown.  Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.   A Celebration of Life service will follow at 12:00 noon.

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