Hellen Lucylle Vantreese Meyer

Hellen Lucylle Vantreese Meyer flew freely into the arms of Christ on August 11, 2023 after a life dedicated to service to everyone. Her dedication was most evidenced by the impact she had on children.

Hellen was born in Houston, Texas on October 8, 1935, one of twin girls, to John Frank and Grace Gibson Vantreese. She grew up in Kingsville, Texas and received her degree in elementary education from Texas A&I University in 1956. Her career spanned 32 years across Head Start, kindergarten and first grade classrooms.

Hellen met William "Bill" Hugo Meyer in 1958 when she was a student teacher in Corpus Christi and he was a rookie chemist at Celanese in Bishop. They married on June 20, 1959. Theirs was a 64-year merging of souls devoted to one another and rooted in deep faith. Over the decades they made their Texas homes in Kingsville, Bay City, Corpus Christi and Comfort. Laughter and warmth were the most important furnishings in each house.

Her big heart and talent for communicating with children grew exponentially with the birth of each of her grandchildren: Kasey, Kinley, Kylie and Kade. She was and will always be "Granny" to each.

Hellen is survived by her husband, William Hugo (Bill) Meyer, her daughter Kimberly Ann Meyer Johnson (Clem), her son William Mark Meyer (Kimberly), her grandchildren; Kasey Meyer Hazlewood (Graham), Kinley Meyer Bates (Will), Kylie M. Meyer, and William Kaden Meyer; her nieces Grace Coon (Joey) and Yvonne Coon. Hellen is preceded in death by her parents and her twin sister Hazel Louise Vantreese Coon.

Her family's deep appreciation goes to: Malee Banse, Sulema Chacon, Marsha Curry, Brenda Pruitt, Garner Rice, Reverend Katie Rode, Sally Rodriguez, Caylie Triplett, Ada Sandavol and Madge Vancura for their care, humor and compassion.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, September 16, 2023 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Comfort, Texas. The service will begin at 10:00 am followed by a reception in the church fellowship hall.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Hellen's Children c/o Immanuel Lutheran Church, 318 High Street, Comfort, Texas, 78013.