On September 12, 2020, the portals of Heaven open to welcome the arrival of Helen Lucille Hoy. Standing to welcome her was her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, her beloved husband, Horace Edwin Hoy, her father and mother, and many relatives and friends.
Helen was born in McGregor, Texas on November 23, 1921, to Ernest and Tillie Brandes. She was living in Cedar Park, Texas when she passed away. Helen lived a long life in which she honored the Lord. Those who knew her knew a person who enjoyed many things throughout her life. Helen and Horace Hoy joined Hyde Park Baptist Church in 1951. In 1959, Helen became the Preschool C Division Director of HPBC enlisting and training teachers for Sunday School and VBS for 29 years. Helen retired from the position in 1987 to attend Sunday School with her husband. When the south educational building was completed, she served as director for a 4-year-old department. She served in this capacity for 2 ½ years and retired again. In 1995 when her husband of 54 years went to be with the Lord, she again found her place of service in the Preschool C Division as “Greeter and Secretary”. Helen accumulated 44 of service in the Preschool C Division. Helen also led conferences for the Sunday School division of the Baptist General Convention of Texas over the state for Sunday School and VBS. Helen became co-director with Peggy Miller of the Widowed Persons Support Group in January 1996. She retired from this position in January 2009.
Survivors include brother Max Brandes of McGregor, Texas; daughter and son in law, Kristy and Dennis Fischer of Austin, Texas; daughter and son in law Judy and Larry Crooks of Round Rock, Texas; four grandchildren, Scott Fischer of Austin, Texas; Kimberly and Jeff Francis of Georgetown, Texas; Jason Fischer of Dallas, Texas; and Adam and Mandy Crooks of Charlevoix, Michigan. Four great grandchildren, Brinley and Ryker Frances of Georgetown, Texas; S.J. Fischer of Taylor, Texas; and Claire Lucille Crooks of Charlevoix, Michigan. Nieces and nephews, Tim and Rosanne Brandes family in Moody, Texas; Robin and Bill Hinson family in Crawford, Texas; Annette and Jim Wilk family in Troy, Texas; along with other family and friends.
The family thanks all the staff at the Isle at Cedar Ridge for the care and friendship they provided. Special thanks go to the doctors and nurses at Dell Seton Medical Center at the University of Texas.
A family visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 15 from 4:00pm – 6:00pm at Cook-Walden Funeral Home located at 6100 North Lamar in Austin, Texas.
The celebration of her life will be held on Wednesday, September 16 at 1:00pm in the Worship Center of Hyde Park Baptist Church located at 3900 Speedway in Austin, Texas.
She will be laid to rest at Cook-Walden/ Capital Parks located at 14501 North IH-35 in Pflugerville, Texas.
In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial donations be sent to Hyde Park Baptist Church, 3900 Speedway, in Austin, Texas 78759, or a charity of your choice.
