Eva Mae Pulliam
1902 - 1976 (74 years)
Generation: 1
1. Eva Mae Pulliam was born on 10 May 1902 in Linn County, Missouri; died on 23 Dec 1976 in Maryville, Nodaway County, Missouri; was buried in Purdin Cemetery, Purdin, Linn County, Missouri. Notes:
LKH note:
Eva married first to Russell Dee "R.D." Monroe on 18 March 1927 in Brookfield, Linn County, Missouri. They had a daughter. Russell died in 1938.
Eva married second to Wallace Elbert Helms on 17 August 1940, in Brookfield, Linn County, Missouri. Wallace died four years later in 1944. This was a second marriage for both Eva and Wallace. Wallace was first married to Opal who died in 1930. They lived in Iowa and had a son, Wallace E. Helms Jr.
LKH note:
Obit for Wallace E. Helms.
Death of Wallace E. Helms.
Through courtesy of Mrs. Maxine Helms, The Bulletin is informed of the passing of Wallace Helms, well-known former citizen of Purdin which occurred at his home in Chillicothe early Monday morning of heart trouble, following a brief illness. Mr. Helms was engaged in the restaurant business in Chillicothe and ha d a large regular patronage, near the Milwaukee railroad division. He was an excellent citizen and numbered his friends by his acquaintances. He was 47 years of age and is survived by his wife of the home, one son Wallace E. Jr., and two grandchildren of Moline, Ill.; one brother Dr. E.T. Helms of Eugene, Ore., one sister, Mrs. Lydia Seals of Purdin and other relatives.
The body was brought back to Purdin for the funeral which was held at the Methodist church there Wednesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. H.E. Corbin. Music was furnished by the Purdin male quartete. Mrs. Maxine Helms who was a relative by marriage of the deceased, and others.
The Bulletin, Linneus, Missouri. Thursday, 16 March 1944.
LKH note:
Missouri death certificate for Wallace Helms.
https://www.sos.mo.gov/images/archives/deathcerts/1944/1944_00011428.PDF
LKH note:
Missouri death certificate for Russell Dee Monroe
https://www.sos.mo.gov/images/archives/deathcerts/1938/1938_00022331.PDF
Operated restaurant here
Mrs. Eva Murray, 75, died Thursday at Maryville hospital. She had been a resident of Skidmore for 20 years and was a former restaurant operator in Chillicothe.
She was born in Linn County, May 10, 1910, a daughter of William Pulliam and Ella Elston Pulliam. She was a member of the Christian church.
She is survived by a stepdaughter, Mrs. Charles Burnett, Omaha, Neb., and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock at the Price Funeral Home at Maryville.
Graveside services will be held Wednesday afternoon at Purdin.
Mrs. Murray operated a 24-hour cafe on Webster street, near the Milwaukee railroad depot, for years. It was a favorite eating place for railroad men as well as others.
The Chillicothe Constitution-Tribune, Chillicothe, Missouri. Monday, 27 December 1976.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/25797753/eva_mae_helmsEva married Russell Dee Monroe on 18 Mar 1927 in Brookfield, Linn County, Missouri. Russell was born on 28 Jan 1894 in Shelby, Linn County, Missouri; died on 15 Jun 1938 in Brookfield, Linn County, Missouri; was buried on 17 Jun 1938 in Purdin Cemetery, Purdin, Linn County, Missouri. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Eva married Wallace Elbert Helms on 17 Aug 1940 in Brookfield, Linn County, Missouri. Wallace was born on 21 Jun 1897 in Purdin, Linn County, Missouri; died on 13 Mar 1944 in Chillicothe, Livingston County, Missouri; was buried on 15 Mar 1944 in Purdin Cemetery, Purdin, Linn County, Missouri. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]