Helen J. Sailors

Tuesday, December 10, 2013

Helen J. Sailors, age 94, resident of Presbyterian Village, Fort Scott, Kan., died Sunday, Dec. 8, 2013, at Fort Scott Mercy Hospital. She was born Dec. 3, 1919 in Cedar Vale, Kan., the daughter of Ben H. Sheldon and Frances Gaston Sheldon. Helen graduated from high school and attended one year at Pittsburg State University. She married Lot William Sailors on Dec. 22, 1939 at Cedar Vale. He preceded her in death on Jan. 6, 1995. She worked for the Western Insurance Company followed by 13 years of employment as treasurer at Fort Scott High School. Following retirement she enjoyed traveling with her husband delivering cars for Shepherd Motors. Helen was a member of the First United Methodist Church, two bridge clubs, a sewing club, Mercy Auxiliary and the Dorcas Circle.

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