Helen McCommons

DONGOLA, Ill. -- Helen McCommons, 91, of Dongola died Saturday, March 23, 2002, at Jonesboro Health Care Center.

She was born Aug. 8, 1911 in Dongola, daughter of David and Dezia Grear Hinkle.

She and Russell McCommons were married May 29, 1928. He died June 7, 1999.

McCommons was a member of the First Baptist Church in Dongola.

Survivors include two daughters, Pat Beggs and Jodene Porterfield, both of Dongola; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by a daughter, a great-grandson and four sisters.

Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at Crain Funeral Home in Dongola.

Funeral will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Paul Sadler officiating. Burial will be in American Legion Cemetery.