February 26, 1924 – April 17, 2018
Helen Lorraine (Addy) Smith passed away on Tuesday, April 17, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Warner, Oklahoma on February 26, 1924. Helen graduated from Avenal High School in 1942. She served as a welder in San Francisco during WWII. On April 5, 1945, Helen married the love of her life, Carrol; they were married for 73 years. She made a home and settled in Lemoore, CA and retired as a bookkeeper from Brooks Farms in 1991. Helen loved to go RVing with family, friends and the Happy Campers. She loved spending time with her family and friends.
She is preceded in death by her loving husband Thad Carrol and daughter, Carolyn LeBaron.
Helen is survived by her children, Beverly Johnson-Commisso and Thad Jr.; grandsons, Thomas Donnell and his wife Janet and Bryan Johnson; grand-daughters Jennifer Molina, Brandy Rodriguez, Carrie Crawford-Smith, Serena Smith and Terri Johnston; eleven great-grandchildren and four great-great-grand-children. She will be dearly missed and in our hearts forever.
Family has gathered privately to honor Helen.
Family and friends are invited to view Helen’s legacy at www.peoplesfuneralchapel.com and send condolences to the family.
Services by People’s Funeral Chapel 559-584-5591.
