Helen Holden

AIKEN, SC -- HELEN HOLDEN, 85, widow of James F. Holden, died Friday, November 19, 2010 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers. A native of Pittsburgh, PA, Mrs. Holden was a daughter of the late Andrew and Anna Mikulich Olean. During World War II she worked as a welder in the shipyards of Pittsburgh, PA. She worked for many years as a bartender in West Palm Beach, FL before moving to Aiken 4 years ago. Helen lived an exuberant life and had a charitable heart...she never met a stranger and never lost a friend. Survivors include two daughters; Sandra (Dale) Savell, Aiken, SC and Leila Hopkins, West Palm Beach, FL, a grandson, MIchael Schroedter, Bethesda, MD. She also leaves behind many nieces and nephews who loved her dearly. A memorial service will be held Monday, November 22, 2010 at 11:00 AM at First Assembly of God in Augusta, GA. Interment will take place later in Homewood Cemetery in Pittsburgh, PA. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the Alzheimers Association of SC, 4124 Clemson Blvd., Suite L, Anderson, SC 29621 (alz.org). Please visit the online guest register at www.shellhouseriversfuneralhome.com. SHELLHOUSE - RIVERS FUNERAL HOME, 715 EAST PINE LOG RD., AIKEN, SC To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Helen Holden, please visit our flower store.