Helen Elizabeth Bateman

May 13, 1913 — January 5, 2021

Glen Burnie

On January 5, 2021, Helen Elizabeth Bateman, 107 of Glen Burnie, MD departed this life for her heavenly home with the Lord, peacefully in her sleep.

Born on May 13, 1913 in Worcester, Massachusetts to the late Frank W. Bateman and Bessie Ola Bateman (nee Raymond) Helen grew up in Dudley, Massachusetts. After attended local schools, she attended and graduated from Nichols College. From 1935-1950 she was the postmaster of the Dudley Post Office. She took great pride in that position and greatly enjoyed her time as postmaster. She was a lifelong member of The Black Horse Tavern Historical Society in Dudley, MA.

Helen was a resident of Glen Burnie since 1955 and was a member of Glen Burnie Baptist Church since moving to the area over 60 years ago She was a longtime member of the Glen Burnie Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star. She began selling Stanley Home Products in the 1950's and continued to assist her dedicated customers until recent years.

Throughout her long & blessed life she met many people in her work, travels and church community. She made many life long friends along the way. Helen was a long time supporter of Billy Graham Ministries. She loved and served the Lord her entire life.

In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her brother, Raymond (Bill) Bateman, her husband Albert Bateman, her only son, Frank Bateman, niece, Alice Raye (Bateman) Chase.

She is survived her by daughter-in-law, Linda Bateman, nephew, Ellis (Cap) Bateman, great-niece, Jean Lerch, nephew, Fred Chase and his family, along with a host of many other relatives and dear friends.

Helen will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. Especially her dear kitty, Diego.

If anyone would be interested in listening and/or watching several videos that a dear friend, Mike Giotis made with Helen over the years. It also includes several of her recent birthday parties. Helen personally recited family and historical stories and history on these videos. They are all very nice. Please click on the link below and enjoy.

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRQNmV2xM8nBSDxI98wCnatkjVQiweHa4

Friends may call at Glen Burnie Baptist Church, 7524 Old Stage Road, Glen Burnie, MD on Monday January 11, 2021. Viewing from 10-11am. Funeral services will begin at 11:00. Interment will follow in St. Paul's Lutheran Church

Cemetery 1022 Joh Ave (Violetville) Baltimore, MD 21229

In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial donations can be made to Glen Burnie Baptist Church in memory of Helen Bateman.

Due to Covid-19, Glen Burnie Baptist Church will also be offering a Live Stream of Helen's viewing and funeral service for those who would prefer viewing online rather than attending in person. Please log onto: www.glenburniebaptist.org

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