McKINSTRY, Helen L. – Of Lapeer, age 88, died Wednesday, February 17, 2010, with her family by her side at her residence. Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, February 22, 2010 at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road, Pastor Larry Burk officiating. Burial in Flint Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Missionary, Ron Self c/o the South Baptist Church. Visitation 12-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Sunday and 12 noon Monday until the time of the service at the funeral home. Helen was born in Kennett, Missouri on June 29, 1921, the daughter of the late Ira and Iva (Stein) Smith. On July 8, 1938 she married Clare McKinstry in Flint and he preceded her in death on January 25, 2005. She was a member of the South Baptist Church since 1947. Mrs. McKinstry worked at Buick taking Clare’s position when he left for World War II; she then worked at AC Spark Plug Division for 23 years, retiring in 1976. Surviving are children, JoAnn (Sheldon) Williams, Margaret Wallace and Ron (Linette) McKinstry; eight grandchildren; nineteen great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; brother, Richard (Sharon) Smith; dearest sister, Gloria Dugas; sister-in-law, Sarah Smith; many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by grandson, Aaron M. McKinstry; three brothers, James, Dwayne and IJ Smith. Your condolences may be shared with the family at swartzfuneralhomeinc.com