HELEN JAMES

MARBLE HILL -- Helen Austin James, 89, of Troy, Ill., died Wednesday, Jan. 28, 1998, at Elmwood Nursing Rehabilitation Center in Maryville, Ill.

She was born June 19, 1908, at Lutesville, daughter of Robert Lee and Elizabeth Sample Teeters. She and Fred Austin were married Jan. 15, 1927. He preceded her in death. She later married Victor James Oct. 9, 1948. He also preceded her in death.

James was a retired beautician, and member of First Presbyterian Church in Collinsville, Ill.

Survivors include a daughter, Bobbie Austin Sizemore of Troy; two grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild.

She was preceded in death by three brothers and a sister.

Friends may call at Liley Funeral Home in Marble Hill from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday.

Funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Friday at the funeral home, with Thurman Propst and Bill Dockins officiating. Burial will be in Baker Cemetery, with the Rev. Grant Gillard officiating.