Helen Hooks, 87, formerly of Winnie, died Monday, July 7, 2008. A native of Grayburgh, Texas and resident of Winnie for fifty-six years, Mrs. Hooks worked at Consolidated Shipyard in Orange in the electrical department during World War II.
She was active in community service; she worked in The Golden Rule Store and World Day of Prayer. Mrs. Hooks enjoyed making quilts and lap-robes for the nursing home residents. She loved working in all the various church activities and programs. She was an avid sports fan, and she especially loved West Orange-Stark football.
Her husband, Perry Hooks; nephew, Jackie Skinner; and five brothers preceded her in death.
Survivors include her daughter, Mary Helen Comeaux of Beaumont; grandchildren, Bryan Comeaux of Tomball, Melanie Alexander of Georgetown, Tina Springer of Dallas, Robin Mitchell of Hemphill, Michelle Bolenbaucher of Beaumont and Christine Comeaux of Midland, Louisiana; sister, Juanita Pharr; ten great grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews and a multitude of people whose lives she has touched.
Her funeral service will be 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 9, 2008 at Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont with Reverend Paul Fruge and Reverend Sammy Little officiating. Burial service will follow at Fairview Cemetery in Winnie. A gathering of family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 8, 2008 at the Mortuary.
The family wishes to extend their deepest gratitude to Dr. Bransford, Dr. Deiparine, Odyssey Hospice, Sandy Whatley and W.J. Harris.
Memorial contributions may be made to Memorial Hermann Baptist Beaumont Hospital, attn: Chaplain’s Fund, P.O. Box 1591, Beaumont, Texas 77704 or a charity of one’s choice.
