Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
NameHelen Jo SAUL [57793]
BirthJun 13, 1934, Bluewell, Mercer County, West Virginia [57793]
DeathApr 25, 2006, Bluefield, Mercer County, West Virginia [57793]
BurialWoodlawn Memorial Park, 3410 Coal Heritage Rd, Bluefield, Mercer County, West Virginia [57793]
Spouses
BirthDec 13, 1938, McComas, Mercer County, West Virginia [57791], [57792]
DeathNov 9, 2001 [57791], [57792]
BurialWoodlawn Memorial Park, 3410 Coal Heritage Rd, Bluefield, Mercer County, West Virginia [57792]
FatherEugene Ray GILLIAM (1912-2003)
MotherPearl Madline FARMER (1919-1999)
MarriageJan 31, 1975, Rich Creek, Giles County, Virginia [57791]
Obituary Online notes for Helen Jo SAUL
Helen Jo Gilliam

BLUEWELL — Helen Jo Gilliam, 71, of Bluewell, passed away on Tuesday, April 25, 2006 at the Bluefield Regional Medical Center, Bluefield following a courageous battle with cancer.

Born June 13, 1934 in Bluewell, she was the daughter of the late Garland Saul and Anna Hambrick.

She lived in Bluewell all of her life and was employed at Frankie's LaSalute for over 25 years. She was also a member of the Calvary Baptist Church in Bluefield.

In addition to her parents, her husband, Joseph R. "Buddy" Gilliam, preceded her in death.

Survivors include: Daughters: Tammy Mason and husband Larry of Boissevain, Va., Brenda Sahtoe and husband Yves of Bradenton, Fla., Lee Ann Ward and husband Joe of Huntington; sister: Mary C. Saul of Bluewell; brother-in-law: Ronnie Gilliam of Bluewell; sister-in-law: Theresea Gilliam of Virginia.

Funeral services will be held at the Cravens-Shires Funeral Home in Bluewell on Saturday, April 29, 2006 at 1:00 p.m. with the Rev. Jim Milam officiating. Burial will follow at the Woodlawn Memorial Park in Bluewell.

Friends and family may call at the Cravens-Shires Funeral Home today, April 28, 2006 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Flowers may be sent to the Cravens-Shires Funeral Home or in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.

The Cravens-Shires Funeral Home is serving the Gilliam family.
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