She was born on May 4, 1940 in Eastland County. She married Edwin Aaron Sisson on January 6, 1961. They had 4 children.
One daughter, J'Anna, preceded her in death as well as her husband Aaron. Helen's remaining daughter, Debra, and 2 sons, Michael and Roger, at time of death, all in Lubbock. Helen has 7 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren.