Helen married Billy Lewis on November 29, 1945, in New Orleans, and dedicated her life to her husband and children as a devoted homemaker. She was not only mother to nine children of her own, but was known as "second mother" to many, was referred to as "Mother to a T," and was truly a mother to the entire neighborhood. She could make a pie, and made a pie for her husband every day of their married life.
Among those left to cherish her memory are children: Carol Works and husband Richard of Wichita Falls; Marsha McDonald of Springtown; Patricia Schmidt and husband Bobby; Philip Lewis and wife Patti; Cheryl Sherrill and Val; David Lewis; Glenda Tiano and husband Skip, and Jamie Lewis, all of Wichita Falls, and special son Brad Scates and wife Lenora. She is also survived by thirty-two grandchildren, fifty-two great grandchildren, and one great-great grandson.
Those preceding her in death are her parents Henry and Nemah Green Waters; husband Billy Lewis; son Steve Lewis, Jr.; grandson Anthony Tiano; brother Harry Waters; sisters Doris Waters, Shirley Sumrall and her husband Dick; and son-in-law Paul McDonald.
Visitation is scheduled on Monday, February 25th from 6-8PM at Hampton Vaughan Crestview Funeral Home, and graveside services will be held on Tuesday, February 26th, at 2:00 PM at Hampton Vaughan Crestview Memorial Park.
