Helen Eddlemon

Mary Helen Eddlemon, of Bells, Tennessee, passed away on September 2, 2025. Born in Dyer, Tennessee on September 23, 1928 to the late James and Sally Foster, Mary's life was a testament to the power of love, faith, and resilience.

Maya Angelou once said, "I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." Mary lived these words every day through her work as a hairdresser at Alamo Nursing Home and Ronk Funeral Home, where she brightened the lives of countless individuals. Her kindness and warmth were also deeply felt at Alamo First Baptist Church, where she was a faithful member. Even in her retirement, Helen continued to touch lives and make a difference in her community.

Helen is survived by her daughter-in-law Susan Eddlemon and two special friends and caregivers Paula Jernigan and Lorraine Kail. Helen was preceded in death by her parents, James and Sally Foster, her husband, Ernest Eddlemon, her son Jerry Eddlemon and daughter, Sarah Eddlemon. She leaves behind a legacy of love and compassion, and her memory will forever be cherished in the hearts of all who knew her. She was a woman of immeasurable strength and boundless love, and she will be deeply missed.

Those who knew Helen are encouraged to share their memories and upload photos to her memorial page, so that we may all remember and celebrate her remarkable life.