Helen Doris Mikesell

Helen Doris Mikesell, 87, of Bartlett, passed away on Friday, July 22, 2011. She was a hairdresser, barber and volunteer with the veteran’s Administration. Mrs. Mikesell was a member and past president of the Fleet Reserve Ladies Auxiliary and a lifelong member of the VFW. During World War II, she worked for Firestone fully supporting the “War Effort” and has always had a special place in her heart for all veterans and all things patriotic. The widow of Chester Dale Mikesell, USN, Ret. (Pearl Harbor survivor) is survived by her children, Phillip E. Mikesell of Nashville, Loren T. Mikesell of Mansfield, TX and Jana M. Sommers of Bartlett; a sister, Ruth Horton Schofield of Corpus Christi, TX; eight grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Graveside services will be at 1:30 p.m., Monday, July 25 at Memphis National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family prefers memorial gifts be made to the Alzheimer’s Association of Memphis, 3485 Poplar Ave. Memphis, TN 38111 or National Military Family Association, Alexandria, Virginia, 703-931-6632 or the charity of the donor’s choice. Online condolences may be made at www.memphisfuneralhome.net