December 5, 2003

BLUE SPRINGS - Helen Lorene Diaz, 76, formerly of Blodgett, died Nov. 28, 2003, at her home. Born March 1, 1927, in Blodgett, she was the daughter of the late John Henry and Minnie Mae Adams Eskew Sr. Her husband, Robert Diaz, preceded her in death...

BLUE SPRINGS - Helen Lorene Diaz, 76, formerly of Blodgett, died Nov. 28, 2003, at her home.

Born March 1, 1927, in Blodgett, she was the daughter of the late John Henry and Minnie Mae Adams Eskew Sr.

Her husband, Robert Diaz, preceded her in death.

Survivors include: one daughter and son-in-law, Mary Ellen and David Gilliland of Memphis, Tenn.; one sister, Grace Thurston of Bernie; two grandchildren, John Gilliland and Brandi Gilliland of Memphis; and two great-grandchildren.

Graveside services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Blodgett Cemetery. The Rev. Dewayne Coleman, pastor of the Canalou Baptist Church, will officiate.

Ponder Funeral Home of Sikeston is in charge of arrangements.

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