Helen Cloyd Cheeks

Helen Theresa Cloyd Cheeks, 68, of Washington, DC, passed away peacefully on December 2, 2024. She was born on September 8, 1956, in Washington, DC, to James and Martha Cloyd. Helen was affectionately known as "Trese" and was the eighth of twelve children ~ nine girls and three boys. Helen was educated in the DC Public School system.

A woman full of joy and energy, Helen was known for her love of dancing to her favorite tunes, playing cards with her family, and cherishing time spent with loved ones. Along her journey she met and married Anthony Cheeks. She took great pride in being a mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, leaving a legacy of love and devotion that will forever be remembered by her family and friends. Helen spent most of her career as a Special Police Officer with the D.C. Government.

Helen leaves behind her three beloved sons, Duane Jones (Keisha), Donte Jones (Kuajuanna), and Derrell Jones (Davita). She also leaves a precious legacy in her nine grandchildren: Demitrius Walls, Donte Jones, Jr., Demontrey Pollard-Ford, Tamia Pollard-Ford, Denea Jones, Deonte Jones, Derrell Jones, Jr., Devin Jones, and David Jones, and three great-grandchildren: Dallas Jones, D'Lonie Jones, and Dekari Jones.

Helen was preceded in death by her two sisters, Frances Yvonne Fields and Ruth Saunders; her niece, Ebony D. Cloyd; and her parents, James and Martha Cloyd.

She is survived by her nine siblings: Sandra Boone, Janie Contee (Michael), James Cloyd, Jr., Jacqueline Smith (Jesse), Curtis Cloyd, Martha Cloyd, Larry Cloyd, Sherri Jones (Mitchell), and Vivian Murphy (Juan), mother-in-law Charlotte Cheeks, three sisters-in-law Victoria Dorsey, Clavella Turner, Juanita Cheeks, two brothers-in-law Don Cheeks, Lawrence Cheeks and a host of loving nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends who will miss her dearly.