Helen Ackerman

Helen G. Ackerman

April 5, 1934 – January 2, 2024

Helen G. Ackerman, 89, of Cumming, GA passed away on Tuesday, January 2, 2024.

Born April 5, 1934 in Lawrence County, IN, she was the daughter of Kirzie and Blanche (Davidson) Pridemore.

She married Kenneth Ackerman on February 18, 1961. Kenny preceded her in death on October 23, 1998.

Helen had a passion for genealogy and researching her family history as well as helping others with theirs. She enjoyed quilting, crocheting, cross-stitching, and crafts. Helen attended First Baptist Atlanta and One Heart Church.

She is survived by daughter Marlene Rauch and husband Alan of Cumming, GA; son Harold Bailey of IN; granddaughters Candace Montoya and husband Victor of RI and Brenna Alvarez of FL; eight great-grandchildren; brothers Roy Pridemore and wife Brenda of IN, Charles Pridemore and wife Paula of IN.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; son Jack Bailey; one great-grandson; brothers Leon, Clarence, Ronald Eugene, Henry Jacob, Wayne, Kenneth, Winfred, Marvin, Harold Dean, Michael, James, Stanley, and sisters Lois Johnson, Eva Garrison, Cathelene Caceres, Mary Jane Pace, Juanita Pridemore, and Carolyn Anderson.

Helen’s earthly resting place will be in Fairview Cemetery in Orleans, Indiana.