Helen Maxine Hiatt

Helen Maxine Hiatt, 87, of Lafayette, died at 6:31 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 28, 2009, at Rosewalk Village, where she had resided four days.
She was born March 18, 1922, in Paxton.
On Oct. 13, 1941, she married Robert S. Hiatt in Franklin, and he died Nov. 9, 2001.
Mrs. Hiatt served as secretary treasurer at Smith Candy and Tobacco Corp. for over 40 years. She worked at American Vending until its sale, then went to work for Family Pharmacare doing office work and delivering medications until this past April. She also held beautician?s and Realtor?s licenses.
She was a member of Congress Street United Methodist Church for over 60 years. She was a member of numerous sororities and civic organizations, in particular the Business and Professional Women and Who&s Who among professional women. She enjoyed spending time with her family, gardening and traveling to the beach.
Surviving are a daughter, DeReatha Olssen (husband: Lance) of Newburgh; and a son, Robert Harrison Hiatt of Plantation, Fla.
Also surviving are 4 grandchildren, Robert J. Hiatt, Barbara D. Griswold, Sean and Scott Patrick Olssen; 1 stepgranddaughter, Teresa Kawlewski; 13 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren. Helen was preceded in death by a brother, Merritt Rogers.
Visitation will be 2 hours prior to the service at 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4, 2009, at Soller-Baker Lafayette Chapel, 400 Twyckenham Blvd., Lafayette, the Rev Dr. Jacob Hoffman officiating. A private family entombment will follow at Tippecanoe Memory Gardens.