Helen Fiedler Redd

Helen (Fiedler) Redd, age 99 years, of Houston, Texas, passed away on November 17, 2022. She was the daughter of the late Josef and Theresia (Maikish) Fiedler. Helen was born in Wells, Texas on November 25, 1922, the 5th of 10 children. She graduated valedictorian from Forest High School, Class of 1940, and married S.C. Redd in 1941. Together they raised their seven children during their 47 years of marriage. Helen was the loving grandmother of 12 grandchildren, and “GiGi” to 22 great grandchildren and 4 great great grandchildren. Helen and S.C. lived in Wells, Orange, and Woodville before moving to Houston in 1950. Helen was a homemaker, devoted to taking care of her husband and raising their children. She attended Sunday school and church regularly with her children as well as all the school activities, family camping trips and annual family reunions. In 1965, Helen took a job at a private school, where she learned to develop lesson plans and teach. Later, she worked as a substitute teacher in the Houston Independent School District and then took a job as a Teacher’s Aide at Meadows Elementary School. She retired at the age of 79. While she enjoyed taking care of her home and family, she also enjoyed working outside of her home and developed many lasting friendships in her community, at her church, and at work.

Helen enjoyed cooking traditional southern food. She was an excellent cook and baker, through which she created fond memories for her children and grandchildren. She was known for her homemade hot rolls, which were always a staple at Sunday family dinners and all the holidays. There was always a delicious meal and a bed for the many relatives and friends who visited regularly over the years. The lively conversations and laughs shared over the dinner table will always be cherished memories. In addition to cooking, Helen enjoyed sewing, reading, traveling, working in her garden and flower beds, and bible study classes. Most important to her was spending time with her family. Over the years, she would assist in the care of her grandchildren, and she took frequent road trips to visit her sisters, brothers, nieces, and nephews. Helen described her life as having four seasons: her childhood years growing up on a farm with a close-knit family; her married life raising her children with her husband; her career; and her retirement. She lived every season to the fullest. She had a limitless capacity to love paired with incredible strength. Helen leaves behind a wonderful legacy and will be remembered for her kindness, her family values, and her generous and loving heart. Her energy and joy in life was an inspiration.

To Helen’s caregivers, the family extends a heartfelt thank you for your dedication, compassion, love, and kindness.

Helen is survived by her brother, Joe Fiedler of Chesapeake, VA; her sisters, Mary Clemonds of Harvey, IL, and Annie Luce of Freeport; her children, Mildred Townsend of Kingwood, Darlene Smith and her husband Frank of Fayetteville, Stephen Redd and his wife Soraya of Katy, Ronny Redd and his wife Teresa of Montgomery, Reyne’ Grady and her husband Terry of Greenland, NH, and Melissa Redd of Kingwood; her grandchildren, Alan Martin and his wife Deb of Covington, WA, Ken Martin and his wife Melissa of Des Moines, WA, Mark Martin and his wife Joyce of Woodinville, WA, Yvette McMurray of Huntsville, Candi Crawford of Kingwood, Daryl Smith and his wife Brenda of Waxahachie, Clint Smith and his wife Candi of Cypress, Brian Smith and his wife Colette of Spokane, WA, Ryan Redd and Charlotte O’Dell of Willis, Ronny Redd and his wife Michelle of Cypress, Kyle Redd and his wife Chrystal of Fort Worth, Cody Redd of Round Rock; and her great grandchildren, great great grandchildren, and nieces and nephews.

Helen was preceded in death by her husband, S.C. Redd; daughter, Judith Martin Liles; brother, Johnny Fiedler and his wife Dovie, brother, George Fiedler and his wife Maggalou, brother, Rudy Fiedler and his wife Martha, sister, Lillie Fiedler Wilcox and her husband Coleman, sister, Theresia Nickless and her husband John; brother-in-law, Charlie Clemonds; sister-in-law, Gloria Fiedler, sister, Mamie Dee Jones and her husband Delbert; brother-in-law, Medford Luce; and Dane McAnally, companion of daughter, Melissa Redd.

Funeral Services will be held at Kingwood Funeral Home, 22800 Highway 59 North, Kingwood 77339 on Friday, November 25th, at 12:00pm, visitation will begin at 11:00am. Fellowship will follow at Mil Townsend’s home at 25 Kings Lake Estates Blvd., Humble 77346 from 1:30 pm to 5:00 pm with sandwiches and desserts. Graveside Service will be held at Earthman–Resthaven, 13102 North Freeway, Houston 77060 on Saturday, November 26th, at 1:00 pm. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral services, fellowship, and the graveside service.

At the family’s request and per Helen’s wishes, in lieu of flowers, a memorial donation can be made in her name to Mt. Hope Cemetery Association, P.O. Box 901, Wells, Texas 76976, or Rube Sessions Memorial Library, P.O. Box 120, Wells, TX 75976.

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