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Helen Jones Obituary
1922-2019
Helen Mercer Jones was born Jan 16, 1922 in Houston, TX to Henry Ray and Martha Belle Mercer and died Thursday May 16, 2019 in Houston, TX.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her brothers Harold and William Mercer, her sister Lucy Petitt, her son Robert E. Waldrum, and her stepson Richard Jones.
Helen is survived by her stepdaughter Carol Houston and grandson Brent Houston of Boulder Creek, CA, her granddaughter Tricia Waldrum of Houston, and her nephew Bruce Petitt of The Woodlands, TX.
Helen attended public schools in Houston, TX and graduated from Rice University in 1943.
She was a teacher with Spring Branch ISD for 17 years. She was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma.
According to Helen's wishes, there will be no service. She will be cremated and buried at Forest Park Lawndale.
For those desiring, contributions may be made to:
Cal Farley's Boys Ranch, PO Box 1890, Amarillo, TX 79174-0001
or The Piney Woods School, PO Box 57, Piney Woods, MS 39148
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C K
May 30, 2019
Please accept my heartfelt condolences. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. I'm so sorry for your loss. May the God of all comfort be with you during this difficult time to comfort you and give you strength.
May 29, 2019
I am truly sorry for your loss. May the God of comfort give you peace and strength during this difficult time. Psalms 29:11.
May 29, 2019
Losing a loved one is never easy, but our loving god promises to give the strength and courage you'll need to endure, and to cope with the pain of your loss. He also promises to hold your hand every step of the way. (Isaiah 40:29, 41:10, 13)
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