Mary Helen Bargsley

Mary Helen Bargsley passed away on December 17, 2021 in Round Rock, Texas.The beautiful 91
year old Cedar Park resident died peacefully with family at her side. Mary Helen was loved by her husband James and their children Larry, Tim and Bryan.
Mary Helen is survived by her family, Timothy Bargsley and wife Elaine, as well as Bryan Bargsley and wife Carolyn. Along with her grandsons Chase Bargsley and wife Jennifer, James Bargsley and wife Alyssa, and Greg Payne and wife Erica.
Mary Helen is proceeded in death by her husband James Sterling Bargsley and son Larry Bargsley.
Mary Helen, also known as "Maw Maw" by her grandchildren, was born to Dimmitt Kennard and Emily Flournoy on October 15, 1930 in Luling, TX. Moving to Austin, TX as a small child, losing her father in a tragic accident it was a hard for the family of four. Mary Helen grew up in Austin enjoying the parks and pools downtown. In her teen years the family moved to Corpus Christi, TX where she graduated high school at Corpus Christi High School. Once graduated Mary Helen moved back to Austin to live with her big sister Elizabeth.
Working at the Pruitt Creamery she was noticed by a handsome young man recently back from WW II, James Sterling Bargsley from Oak Hill, Texas. The two were introduced and became a couple, getting married on December 17, 1949. The match was made in heaven and resulted in three boys: Larry Swain, Timothy Wayne and Bryan David. Mary Helen worked as a professional office secretary at the Steck Company, then later at the Texas Department of Health where she retired. All the while raising three boys, "mama tried!" The family enjoyed weekends away from home at two properties, Lake Travis
and Oak Hill. In her free time she enjoyed country western swing music, traveling, bird watching,
plants and time with her family.
Retirement was a real joy with grandchildren Chase, James and Greg. The happy couple also joined
a musical RV group eventually becoming a real band, the "Texas Travelers" who liked to play country western swing music in the campground. The men played the music and the wives provided support. These were the best times and eventually the group slowed down and settled back to their homes to retire gracefully. The happy couple's real joy was the family as they celebrated birthdays and holidays together including grandkids. Mary Helen will be remembered for her faithfulness to God and family, having a positive attitude, unconditional love, and always looking fabulous.
Time changes everything, the couple is now reunited in a place where there is only everlasting joy.
A funeral service for Mary will be held Thursday, December 23, 2021 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at
Cook-Walden/Forest Oaks Funeral Home and Memorial Park, 6300 West William Cannon Drive,
Austin, TX 78749. A graveside service will occur Thursday, December 23, 2021 from 2:00 PM to
3:00 PM, 6300 West William Cannon Drive, Austin, TX 78749. A visitation will occur Thursday,
December 23, 2021 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM, 6300 West William Cannon Drive, Austin, TX 78749.