Helen Louise Acheson

Helen Louise Acheson, 95, passed away from a short unexpected battle with cancer  on Monday, April 8, 2024, at her home in Stockton.

She was born in Sparta, MO, Jan. 18, 1929, to Ida and John Simpson. She grew up on a family farm with seven  sisters and brothers.

She was known as “bluebird nana” by her grandchildren because of her love raising bluebirds. She loved her flowers and many beautiful dogwood trees.

On Oct. 9, 1948, she married R.J. Acheson and they had four children: Jill (David), Julie, Jim (Michelle) and Lorri.

Helen was preceded in death by her spouse, R.J. and several sisters and brothers.

She is survived by her four children, plus many grandchildren and great-grandchildren and extended family Stachia and Kevin Esterline.

Services will begin at 2 p.m.Saturday, April 20, at Bland-Brumback Funeral Home in Stockton.