Helen Ruth Shipman Hines, 94 of Grand Prairie, Texas passed away at 7:15 am on Sunday, December 1, 2019 at Avante Nursing & Rehab. She was born in Altus, Oklahoma on July 12, 1925 and spent her early years in Bonham, Texas before moving to Grand Prairie. She was predeceased by her husband Bill Hines in June of 2000. She is survived by her two sons, Steve Hines and his wife, Vicki and Dennis Hines, both of Grand Prairie and her brother Bob Shipman, who is one of her 7 younger brothers. She is also survived by Steve’s children, Amy Cox, Ashley Evans, Adam Hines, and Aaron Hines and all their spouses and children. And, she is survived by Dennis’ children, Tiffany Hines and her son, and Brittany Hines and spouse. She leaves a legacy that includes 6 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild.
Helen is a 1944 graduate of Grand Prairie High School and a devoted member of First Baptist Church of Grand Prairie. She was proud of her career as a title clerk that began at Graff Chevrolet and led her to several other dealerships. Throughout her life, she enjoyed travel to Switzerland, England, Hawaii, and Canada. She loved to cook, entertain family and host friends at “42” parties. She has gone to be with her Lord and Savior but will be remembered by family and friends for her amazing pies and the way she loved those around her for 94 years.
