Helen Ireland's Obituary
Helen Lee Ireland, 98, passed away August 18, 2011. She was born on February 27, 1913 in Memphis to Joe and Mary Lou Writesman. She was a great provider to her children and fondly remembered by her grandchildren as “Hot Mama”. Mrs. Ireland was the wife of the late, Pat Ireland for 47 years. She is survived by her sons, Harry Ireland (Sheila) and Paul Ireland (Deborah); grandchildren, Patrick, Trever, Jeff, and Kevin; and great-grandchildren, Tara, Cameron, and Kailey. Graveside services will be 10 a.m., Saturday, August 20 at Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be sent to Youth Villages, 3320 Brother Blvd, Memphis, TN 38133. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Memorial Park Funeral Home, 5668 Poplar Ave. Memphis, TN 38119, (901)767-8930, “Behind the Stone Wall”.
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