She was born in East Texas on June 30, 1939. Betty lived in Flynt, Texas until the family moved to Wichita Falls where she met Bennie S Helms at the Glass kitchen restaurant where she worked. They were married March 6, 1957.
She was proceeded in death by her parents, brother, sister and loving husband Bennie S Helms.
Betty was a self taught expert in needle-crafts, knitting, crochet, quilting and many other crafts, and she loved making hand crafted items for all.
She is survived by her three children, Joe Helms, Elizabeth Rapier and Catherine Sughrue; six grandchildren and four great grandchildren; her brother Travis Hays and sister, Patsy McClintock.
Public viewing will be held in Wichita Falls on March 24th between 1-3 PM at Hampton Vaughan with a graveside service next door at Crestview Memorial Park at 3:00 PM.
We would like to thank Texoma Christian Care for taking such good care of our mother during the last few difficult years.
Online condolences may be left at www.hamptonvaughancrestview.com