Mary Helen Wall

Mary Helen was born in 1932 and lived a life marked by faith, dedication to education, and deep love for her family. She attended Texas Tech University as a Home Economics major and was a proud member of the Class of 1954. On July 6, 1951, she married Hubert “Jack” Knox, and together they raised four children. Initially they lived in Lubbock and later built a house themselves on acreage near Woodrow. They were members of Cooper Methodist Church for many years. She was gifted as a prolific seamstress and an amazing cook.

After several years devoted to raising her family, Mary Helen earned her teaching certificate in 1964 and began a long career in education teaching fifth and sixth grade at Cooper Independent School District. Her passion for education and lifelong learning led her back to Texas Tech University, where she received her master’s degree in education in 1982, in the same commencement her second son, Danny, received his bachelor's degree. She went on to serve Cooper ISD as an assistant principal and later as curriculum director, roles she held with professionalism, care, and quiet leadership until her retirement in 1994.

In retirement, Mary Helen enjoyed traveling and working alongside Jack in the family greenhouse business. Following Jack’s death in May, 1998, she later married Richard Wall, October 29, 1999. Together, Mary Helen and Richard were active members of their church, Oakwood Methodist, where they found fellowship and purpose. After Richard’s passing in 2018, Mary Helen lived at The Sherick in Lubbock for four years. For the final two and a half years of her life, she resided with her daughter Judy, surrounded by family and loving care.

Mary Helen was preceded in death by her first husband, Hubert “Jack” Knox; her second husband, Richard Wall; and her son, Jay Knox.

She is survived by her three children: Judy Briggs of Lubbock; Danny Knox of Round Rock; and Jerry Knox of Lubbock, six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren along with extended family and friends who will cherish her memory.

Mary Helen will be remembered for her steady faith, her commitment to education, and the grace with which she served her family and community throughout her long and meaningful life.

A celebration of life for Mary will be held at Cooper Methodist Church on March 28th at 11 AM with a meal to follow.