Helen LaVerne Riddle

Helen LaVerne Dorlac Riddle, age 97, of Houston, Texas passed away peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, June 14, 2022. Last Dorlac of her generation. Helen was born in Festus, MO on September 29, 1924. She was sixth out of eight children. She worked for a doctor for a while and then went on working at a factory during WW2 sewing seatbelts together. Helen sang in the Houston Opera Choir. She was married at 24 to the love of her life Reese Riddle. They had six children and she was a stay at home mom who loved taking care of all her family. She had a spectacular memory. If one of us asked her about any specific moment, she remembered the exact date of that memory. Helen had a passion for baseball, football, and golf. Word puzzles, crossword puzzles occupied most of her time after her children were grown. She had such wit and kept us laughing. A sweet devoted, loving wife and mother. Always strong in spirit and character.

There is so much to tell about our lovely mother. She was always pampered and loved so deeply by her entire family. Yet this strong-willed, intelligent, soft-spoken woman lived through life’s hardships, as well as joys, and blessed us to her age of 97. As we rejoice that, she now rests in the peace & joys of Heaven with Christ Jesus. Remember her for her beauty and beautiful loving spirit, her witty sense of humor, and her beautiful smile and twinkle in her eyes! She will be so terribly missed by all who have known & loved her.

Helen is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 67 years Reese Riddle; sons, Donald Britt Riddle, Kirby Linn Riddle, Reese Alan Riddle; parents, Prosper Dorlac and Elizabeth (Labruyere) Dorlac; sisters, Margaret Mckenzie, Gertrude Boyer, Doris Dorlac; brothers, Clarence Dorlac, Alfred Dorlac, Sylvester Dorlac, Charles Dorlac and great grandson David George.

Helen is survived by her daughters, Brenda Riddle Murphy, Linda Riddle; son, Rocky Riddle; 15 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

A visitation for Helen will be held Thursday, June 23, 2022 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at Brookside Funeral Home, 13747 Eastex Freeway, Houston, TX 77039. A funeral service will occur Thursday, June 23, 2022 at 1:00 PM, 13747 Eastex Freeway, Houston, TX 77039. A burial will occur Thursday, June 23, 2022 at Brookside Memorial Park, 13747 Eastex Freeway, Houston, TX 77039.

Serving as pallbearers are Scott Murphy, Jason Murphy, Mike Murphy, Joe Murphy, Jacob George and Darren George.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.brooksidefuneralhomelauder.com for the Riddle family.