Helen Virginia Dukes Thomas

Dear Mike and Vicki,
We are so saddened to hear of Aunt Helen's passing. She was always so sweet to us when we were children, and I have nothing but good memories of her, and our childhood together as cousins.
The last time I saw her she had such a beautiful smile on her face, and we hugged each other so tight. It was at The Windmill, and she was so proud of you and your success there.
You were blessed with a fine, strong mother who loved you very much, and we were blessed with the kindest of aunts. She is finally free now, and together with Mark she is safe in God's hands.

With so much love,
Heidi, Bob, Shannon, Avery, and Lily

Mike & Vicki,
Words cannot express the sorrow I feel about Mrs.Helen. I remember her from forever ago it seems. From the Windmill with my Grandparents (John & Juanita Watson) to Subway, I never saw her without a smile on her beautiful face. My Grandma used to always say she would want Mrs. Helen or "Mikey", as she called him affectionately, because she thought the world of all of you, to make her Singapore Slings because it was as she would say after the first sip, "Ammm Sammm, thank you maam!"(with a wink) So many beautiful memories she has left us with. She was very special and will be terribly missed. I know my Grandma was right there to meet her at the gate too! I'll bet they are both watching over all of us and having a good time rejoicing in the hereafter. Prayers and hugs to all of you in this difficult time. I know Papa (John T.) sends his condolences as well.

Mike and Vicki - We are praying for you in your loss. We know she is now in heaven. We are comforted by that thought.

Dear Mike:

We all loved Aunt Helen. She will be missed. Love You, Mary Peterman

Heartfelt sympathy to you and your family Mike. Dick and Patricia Shannon