Helen Eldred

Ballard Funeral Home
Full Obit
April 13, 2012

Helen Dale Eldred

A funeral service is scheduled for 11 am, Tuesday, April 17, 2012 at Ballard Chapel for Helen Dale Eldred, 87, who passed away Thursday, April 5, 2012 in Lubbock, Texas. Burial will follow at South Park Cemetery.

Helen was born April 5, 1925 in Lamesa, Texas to Marvin Eudy and Nell Kelly. Nell Kelly later married James Marion Medlin. Her parents preceded her in death. Helen is also preceded in death by her husband James Allen Eldred and her brother Wayne Medlin.

She is survived by her sons Michael Wayne Eldred of Big Spring, TX, James Allen Eldred Jr. of San Luis Obispo, CA and Ira Nelson Eldred of Roswell, NM daughters Sharon Flemmons of Lovington, NM, Kelley Upchurch of Randlett, OK, Sue Elliott of Ruidoso Downs, NM and numerous other grandchildren and greatgrandchildren.

Helen lived in Roswell since 2005 coming from Ruidoso, NM. She really enjoyed refinishing and reupholstering furniture, knitting, crocheting and gardening. Helen also enjoyed traveling, sightseeing and meeting people. She had a very kind heart for people and a zest for life.

Pallbearers will be Rodney Flemmons, Robert Flemmons, Mike Eldred, Nelson Eldred and Troy Tucker. Honorary pallbearers will be John Espinosa.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Ballard Funeral Home and Crematory. An online registry can be accessed at www.ballardfuneralhome.com