Submitted by: Dan Rich

 

Helen Mifflin

July 27, 1905 - Dec. 23, 1998

 

South Bend Tribune 12/27/1998

Helen Singer Wilson Mifflin was born on July 27, 1905, in Mattawan, Mich., to the late Mattie and William Singer. She departed this life on Dec. 23, 1998. She was raised in Mattawan. In later years, she was the proprietor of the Lake Side Resort, Vandalia, Mich.

 

Later, she moved to South Bend, Ind., and united with Olivet A.M.E. Church when it was located on Monroe Street. She was a member of Odessa Chapter, Order of Eastern Star #28 and was active until her health declined. In passing, she leaves her beloved daughter, Betty (Alva) Andrews of South Bend, Ind.; a son, David King of Grand Rapids, Mich.; six grandchildren, Shirley (Burt) Lancaster, Maurice (Mary) Lee, Wanda Anderson, Denise Andrews, Ira Andrews and Lena Wilson; seven great-grandchildren; twelve great-great-grandchildren; a sister, Thelma Patterson of Three Rivers, Michigan; and nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were her mother, father, a sister and two sons. ''For we know that if our earthly dwelling, a tent, should be destroyed, we have a building from God; a dwelling not made with hands, eternal in heaven.'' 2 Cor. 5:1

 

Easter Star Ritualistic Service will be on Tuesday at 10 a.m., one hour prior to funeral service.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. on Tuesday at Olive A.M.E. Church. Burial will be on Wednesday at Calvin Center Community Chapel. Clark Funeral Chapel is in charge of local arrangements.