Helen Louise Sewell

Born December the 3rd 1925 at Vortex, Wolf County, Kentucky.

Died February 15th 2016 in Tucson, Arizona at Copper Canyon Alzheimer’s Care Center.

Survived by husband A. Ray Sewell, son Marcus Sewell and his wife Diana (Romero) Sewell. Grand-daughters Cecilia (Sewell) Washuk, her husband Ricky Washuk, Sylvia Sewell, and Secinda Sewell. Sisters Wilda Hahn, Maxine Phelps and Phyllis Parsons. Brother Kenneth Tyler (deceased). Her Father James Tyler and Mother Rose Weirman from Wolf County, Kentucky (deceased)

A private viewing took place on February 22nd 2016 in Tucson, Arizona at Desert Rose Heather Cremation and Burial. The remains will be placed at Sewell Cemetery, Breathitt County, Kentucky. Date and time TBD.

Attended Mt. Carmel High School at Lawson, Beathitt County Kentucky and was the class of 1944.

Employed as a talented hairdresser at Stienfeld’s (Downtown Tucson, AZ) and Casa Adobes Beauty Salon (Tucson, AZ)

Married her high-school sweetheart A. Ray Sewell on April 24th 1948.

Moved from Dayton, Ohio to Tucson, Arizona in 1963, with her husband and son.

Helen was a devoted Wife, Mother and “Nano”. She was full of life, and radiated generosity and love. Her passions included fashion, interior design, classical music, and her infamous southern cooking. She was always the best dressed woman in any room and loved to laugh. She enjoyed traveling on road trips with her family across America and going on cruises with her lifelong friend, Edith Lockard. The islands of Hawaii and icebergs of Alaska were her favorite. Her sweet southern-accent, and bright blue eyes will be missed dearly.