Bernice Helton Sisemore Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Bernice Helton Sisemore of Chattanooga, Tennessee, born in Dayton, Tennessee, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on August 17, 2025 at the age of 97. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her husband Douglas Allen Sisemore Sr.; her parents, James Thomas and Sally Kate Dixon Helton; her siblings, Louise Wooden, Lila Williams, Peggye Bowman, Alline Burns, J. T. Helton, Johnny Helton and Kenny Helton; and her brothers-in-law, Jessie Williams, Nickey Bowman, Jimmy Splawn, Max Murray and William Wooden.
She is survived by: her children, Karen Hyde, Kathy Bailey (Rusty) and Doug Sisemore Jr. (Pam); her sisters, JoAnne Splawn and Christine Murray; her siblings-in-law, Diane Helton, Linda Helton and Ken Burns (Eleanor); her grandchildren, Tommy (Melissa), Sallie (Jerry), Joshua, Allen and Edward; her great grandchildren, Madison, Jade, Jada, Jessie and Abigail; her great great grandchild Brysen; and her grandchildren, Kristie, Cameron, Braxton, Haylea and Lucia. She is also survived by nieces and nephews, numerous grand dogs and grand cats.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Brainerd Hills Baptist Church or Hearth Hospice.
