Mae Helen Flowers

March 17, 2011

Coleman Funeral Home of Oxford Lula Mae Helen Flowers, 79, died Thursday, March 17, 2011 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford, MS. Born in Sardis, MS, Ms. Flowers had lived most of her life in the Oxford area. Affectionately known as “Mae Helen”, she was employed at Kiamie’s Bowling Lanes for 45 years. She was a favorite of Ole Miss students and local young people for her laughter and the care she gave them. Ms. Flowers enjoyed painting, writing, and considered people her project. She was a member of Harrisonville MB Church. Visitation will be held Thursday, March 24, 2011, 12:00 noon-2:00 p.m. at Coleman Funeral Home with funeral services following at 2:00 p.m. in the Coleman Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. F. C. Kelson will officiate. Interment will be in the Harrisonville MB Church Cemetery, Hwy. 6 West, Oxford, MS. Coleman Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Survivors include one son, Dale Flowers of Oxford, MS; one sister, Marie Flowers of Milwaukee, WI; two brothers, Leroy Flowers, Jr. of Atlanta, GA and Bobby J. Flowers of Phoenix, AZ; one grandchild and two great-grandchildren. Her parents, Leroy and Ella Flowers, and two brothers, Roosevelt Flowers and J.R. Flowers preceded Ms. Flowers in death. Memorials may be sent to Dale Flowers, 109 Red Rose Lane, Oxford, MS 38655 for distribution. Online condolences may be left at www.colemanfuneralhome.com