CLEVELAND — Helen “Shug” Lofton, 93, peacefully departed this life on April 30, 2026, surrounded by family in Missouri.
Mrs. Lofton lived more than 56 years on Whitethorn Avenue in Cleveland with her husband, Willie Lofton Jr. Following his passing in 2018, she relocated to Missouri with her niece and family who lovingly cared for her.
Helen dedicated 30 years of service to the Ohio Department of Mental Health and was also widely recognized as…
