Laura Helm
December 9, 1920 — April 6, 2008
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Laura Helm
Laura Jean Helm
December 9, 1920- April 6, 2008
Laura Jean Helm, 87, passed away Sunday, April 6, 2008 at her home in Waco. Graveside service will be 2 pm, Tuesday, April 8, at the China Spring Cemetery with the Rev. Larry Holder officiating.
Jean was born in San Antonio on December 9, 1920 to Thomas Sidney Benton and Hattie Nora Edwards. She graduated from Baylor University in 1940. She played the piano and taught in her early years at Axtell ISD and Mexia ISD.
On July 1, 1943, she married the love of her life, George Edmund Helm. They shared a love for traveling, golfing, boating, and working side by side on their Axtell ranch. It was a union that lasted 64 years.
Jean was preceded in death by her parents; twin sister, Mary Robin; and granddaughter, Bonnie Jean.
She is survived by her husband, Dr. George Helm; two sons, Lee Helm and wife, Glenda, of Hewitt, Mark Helm and wife, Regina, of Plano; three grandsons, Steve Helm and wife, Mandy, of China Spring, David Helm serving in the USAF in the United Kingdom, and Ryan Helm of Plano; and one granddaughter, Kinsey.
The family would like to express special thanks to Debra Vernon, Mary Helen Cash, Juanita Moreno, Hillcrest Hospice, many dear friends and all who loved her.
December 9, 1920- April 6, 2008
Laura Jean Helm, 87, passed away Sunday, April 6, 2008 at her home in Waco. Graveside service will be 2 pm, Tuesday, April 8, at the China Spring Cemetery with the Rev. Larry Holder officiating.
Jean was born in San Antonio on December 9, 1920 to Thomas Sidney Benton and Hattie Nora Edwards. She graduated from Baylor University in 1940. She played the piano and taught in her early years at Axtell ISD and Mexia ISD.
On July 1, 1943, she married the love of her life, George Edmund Helm. They shared a love for traveling, golfing, boating, and working side by side on their Axtell ranch. It was a union that lasted 64 years.
Jean was preceded in death by her parents; twin sister, Mary Robin; and granddaughter, Bonnie Jean.
She is survived by her husband, Dr. George Helm; two sons, Lee Helm and wife, Glenda, of Hewitt, Mark Helm and wife, Regina, of Plano; three grandsons, Steve Helm and wife, Mandy, of China Spring, David Helm serving in the USAF in the United Kingdom, and Ryan Helm of Plano; and one granddaughter, Kinsey.
The family would like to express special thanks to Debra Vernon, Mary Helen Cash, Juanita Moreno, Hillcrest Hospice, many dear friends and all who loved her.
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