She was the widow of E.L. Allen, and was also preceded in death by a brother, James "Jimmie" Bailey; and three sisters, Janie Ashcraft McLemore, Mary Chase and Vonita Clemons.
Helen was a loving wife to her husband of 47 years and was a devoted and loving mother to her son, Keith. She was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church in Pine Bluff where she was a very dedicated Christian, serving her Lord through her church and the people she came in contact with. Helen grew up in a very close family in Wilmar with her siblings that she loved very much.
Survivors include her son Keith Bailey Allen of Pine Bluff; one brother; William Bailey and wife Debbie of Odessa, TX; one sister, Dorothy Bailey Richardson of Monticello; one sister-in-law, Ann Bailey of Pasadena, TX and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Funeral Service will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday, April 9 at Stephenson-Dearman Chapel with burial in Rose Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Wednesday evening at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Immanuel Baptist Church, 1801 W. 18th Ave., Pine Bluff, AR 71601. Online guestbook www.stephensondearman.com.
Condolences(5)
Julia Ann Bailey Eudaley
Fort Worth, TX Wednesday, April 8, 2015 Keith, I am so sorry I can not come to your mothers service. Helen was a very special person and cousin to me. Our families were always close and we had a lot of good times together. I know you will miss your mother. I will remember you in my prayers and will be thinking about you in this time of your loss. My deep sympathy is with you.Carolyn Anderson Curry
Warren, AR Wednesday, April 8, 2015 My deepest sympathy to Helen's family. She was always so nice to me; I spent many hours at her parents home in Wilmar.ELAINE ELMORE
WHITE HALL, AR Wednesday, April 8, 2015 Keith, so sorry for the loss of your mother. I worked with her at Stant many years ago and she was always such a delight. My prayers are with you.Lucille Steed
Pine Bluff, AR Tuesday, April 7, 2015 Helen & E.L. was faithful members of Immanuel Baptist for many years, Also Keith,I praise you for taking care of your Mom. C arol James & I are (Homebound) leaders, we sent her info ,which she enjoyed .We will miss her.Carole (Johns) Rushing
Woodlawn, AR Monday, April 6, 2015 Keith and all the Bailey family, Please accept my sincere sympathy on the loss of Helen. You are in my thoughts and prayers and will be in the difficult days ahead.Carole Johns Rushing