Helen Jean Hall

Helen Jean (Amerson) Hall, 70, departed this life unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 18, 2013. She was born to the late Reverend Major and Rosa Bell (Flemon) Amerson in Belzoni, Mississippi. She was raised in Lima, Ohio and later resided Columbus, Ohio. She attended Perry Schools and graduated from Lima Senior High. Helen was actively working at The Ohio State University Hospital East, greeting so many at the front desk for over 12 years. Helen is preceded in death by John Hall with whom she shared over 30 years of holy matrimony. Helen was a member of New Birth Ministries. Her favorite past times included shopping, cooking for others, bowling, working to spoil her kids and grandkids. Helen enjoyed the gift of giving with a selfless spirit. Those whom she came in touch with could not help but reciprocate her contagious good will. Helen leaves to cherish her memory: son, Ricky Hall; daughters Terri Hall; Shanese Hall; Kimberly (son-in-love Marlin) Black; Regina Hall; and step daughter Darlene (Charles) Alston, all of Columbus; one brother, Major Amerson Jr. (Kathleen) of Lima; and six sisters, Margaret (Jerry) Jenkins of Texas; Catherine Lindsey of Illinois; Geraldine (Robert) Spivey; Patsy Henderson; Loretta (Jimmie) Tolbert, all of Lima; and Rosetta Amerson of Columbus. Helen is also survived by 19 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by grandson, De'Angelo Hall and brother-in-law, Phillip Henderson.