Helen May (Bell) Aishman, 101, of Spiro, OK was born February 21, 1922 in Hatfield, AR to Ivan Edgar and Maudie Celestie (Latch) Bell. She passed away October 26, 2023 in Mulberry, AR.
She was married to Thomas J. Aishman for 67 wonderful years. Helen was many things to many people…wife, mother, friend, and caregiver. During WWII, she became a “Rosie” in order to support her family and the war effort. Afterward, she dedicated her life to raising not only her four children, but also to caring for the various friends and relatives who spent time at the family farm. She loved to cook, bake, and work in her massive garden, canning and preserving what would become the next meal or treat to be served at her always-open table. Helen also enjoyed tending her flower beds and sharing the bounty with others. Helen was a dedicated member of Pocola First Baptist Church and loved the church quilting bees. She was a devoted Christian who loved her family dearly.
Helen was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas “TJ” Aishman; grandson, Steven John Pierce; great granddaughter, Kara; sisters, Mildred Hamm and Margie Lawrence; and brother, Harold Bell.
Helen is survived by one daughter, Janie Kinnerson and husband, Jerry; as well as three sons: Tom Aishman and wife, June; Jack Aishman and wife, Zeny; and Pat Aishman and wife, Irene, as well as several nieces and nephews. Additionally, Helen and her husband, TJ, were blessed with 12 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.
Funeral service will be Monday, October 30, 10am at Mallory-Martin Funeral Home Chapel in Spiro, Oklahoma. Burial will follow at New Hope Cemetery in Spiro under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home. Viewing hours will be 12pm-8pm Sunday, October 29, with the family visiting with friends from 6pm-8pm at Mallory-Martin Funeral Home located at 112 North Main Street, Spiro, Oklahoma.
Pallbearers will be Helen’s grandsons. You may leave an online message at www.mallorymartinfuneralhomespiro.com
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