Helen Pickelsimer Bates

Mrs. Helen Pickelsimer Bates, age 56 of Ellijay, passed away Friday, December 27, 2013 at North Georgia Medical Center. Mrs. Bates was born January 24, 1957 in Copperhill, TN. She was a member of Concord Baptist Church enjoyed spending time with her little dogs.

Survivors include: son, James Pickelsimer, sister, Bonnie Ball.

Funeral services: Sunday, December 29, 2013 at 3:00 pm at the Henry-Cochran Funeral Home with the Rev. Jackie Cochran officiating. Interment will follow in Wilscot Cemetery. Pallbearers: Phill Dillard, Les Dillard, Lynn Dillard, Kevin Dillard, Levi Dillard and Eric Jones.

The family will receive friends at the Henry-Cochran Funeral Home of Blue Ridge, Sunday, December 29, 2013 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm.

Arrangements entrusted to the Henry-Cochran Funeral Home of Blue Ridge, GA. You may send condolences to the family and sign the guest register at www.cochranfuneralhomes.com.