A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Helen was born December 6, 1923 in Texarkana, Arkansas the daughter of James and Maudie Hannan. She grew up in Pueblo, Colorado; and later moved to Texas to attend and graduate from Mary Hardin-Baylor College in Belton, Texas. Helen met the love of her life, Elmer Berryhill, in Bovina, TX. They were later married on June 2, 1949. She was a school teacher for many years, teaching Home Economics and later Kindergarten. Helen taught school in Albin, Wyoming, Bovina, Quitaque and Dimmitt, Texas. After her retirement, she enjoyed sewing wall hangings and quilts. Most of all of her work was given away to family and friends to enjoy. Helen continued sewing until her death.
Helen is preceded in death by her mother, Maudie Hannan Crowell; and a brother, James W. Hannan.
She is survived by her husband of 69 years, Elmer “Berry” Berryhill; daughter and son-in-law, Becky Berryhill and Michael Brock; son and daughter-in-law, Randy and Rose Berryhill; sister and brother-in-law, Ruth and Neil Jones; granddaughter, Crystal Gayle Berryhill; three nieces; and good friends, Les and Carla Miller.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to UMHB, Box 8433, 900 College Street, Belton, Texas 76513 or Hospice Brazos Valley, 502 W. 26th Street, Bryan, Texas 77803.
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