Helen E. Mitchell, 97, of McLeansboro, passed away 12:10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 23, 2012, at Hamilton Memorial Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center in McLeansboro. Helen was born in Franklin County, May 17, 1914, the daughter of Charles and Emma (Phillips) Johnson. She is survived by a step-daughter, Louise Joshlin of Belle Rive; nieces and nephews, Dorothy Sherley and husband Norval Clay of Macedonia , Phyllis Malchert and husband Art of McLeansboro, Jim Depoister and wife Marsha of Lake City, Fla., John Depoister and wife Karen of Manteno, Phillip Depoister and wife Diana of Valparaiso, Ind.; also several great-nieces and nephews. Helen was preceded in death by her parents, husbands; a brother, Donald Johnson and a sister, Pauline Depoister. She was a retired license practical nurse and worked at the former Mt. Vernon T.B. Sanatorium in Mt. Vernon. Helen was a past member of the Eastern Star Christian Church in McLeansboro. Visitation will be 10 a.m. until service time Wednesday at Gholson Funeral Home in McLeansboro. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Gholson Funeral Home in McLeansboro. Interment will be at Liberty Cemetery in Macedonia. Memorials may be give to the donor's choice and will be accepted at Gholson Funeral Home in McLeansboro.