Helen Elizabeth Kay, 85, died at her residence on Sunday, August 31, 2008. She was born in Okmulgee, Oklahoma on May 1, 1923.
Helen moved to Longview and then to Galveston, where she graduated from Ursuline Academy. She attended Draughon’s Business College and then worked for American National Insurance Company. Helen married George Monroe and then moved to Beaumont. She attended Lamar University and received her Masters degree in both English and Education. Helen worked for the Beaumont Independent School District for thirty-three years as a middle school teacher.
Helen was an avid bridge player and traveled extensively abroad for many years. She was also and avid collector of antiques and art.
Her son, Terry Monroe; husbands, George Monroe and Oren Kay preceded her in death.
Survivors include her sister, Norma Gremillion of La Marque; her granddaughter, Jennifer Monroe of Waco; and her grandson, Phillip Monroe.
A gathering of family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Friday, September 5, 2008 at Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, September 8, 2008 at Crowder Funeral Home, 401 Texas Avenue, La Marque with a private family burial to follow.
Memorial contributions may be made to Beaumont Bridge Club Studio, 950 North Street, Beaumont, Texas 77701; SPCA, 2400 Lone Star Drive, Dallas, Texas 75212 or a charity of one’s choice.
