Helen Deupree Brandon

Helen Holt Deupree Brandon passed away on May 20, 2025. She was born in Memphis on September 5, 1929 to Wayne and Helen Holt Deupree. She grew up in Midtown Memphis graduating from Central High School and Southwestern at Memphis which is now Rhodes College. After her college graduation she worked for Memphis architect, Walk C. Jones, Jr. Helen met Denby Brandon during their college years, and they were married in 1953. He was always a special presence in her life. Longtime members of Shady Grove Presbyterian Church, they later worshipped at Idlewild Presbyterian Church alongside their sons and their families. Helen and Denby raised two sons, Denby Brandon III (Sarah) and Ray Wilson Brandon (Dana). Later they enjoyed watching five grandchildren grow up - Elizabeth Barker (Jeff), William Brandon, Mary Hudson (Johnathan), Emma Brown (Eddie) and Ben Brandon. They were also blessed with three great grandchildren - Virginia, Brandon and Taylor (children of Elizabeth and Jeff). Helen also leaves two sisters-in-law who were close friends – Carolyn Deupree and Nati Deupree. In addition to her husband and parents, she is predeceased by her brothers Wayne Deupree, Jr. and. Dr. Robert Deupree. The family invites friends to gather Tuesday May 27, 2025, from 11:00am until 12:00pm for visitation at Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery 5668 Poplar Ave Memphis, Tn 38119. Burial service will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Rhodes College, the Trezevant Foundation or Idlewild Presbyterian Church.