Helen Fae Clark, 75, of Hemphill, died Thursday, August 23, 2012. Born on May 14, 1937, in Port Neches, she was the daughter of Thomas Wilburn Clark and Nancy Ella Lane Clark. She was a resident of Port Neches for most of her life before retiring to The Camp in Clarktown, Texas. Helen was employed by Arco Oil and Gas, Sabine Pass and the Department of Human Services, Port Arthur and Newton.
Survivors include her children, Chas. Clifton and his wife, Evie, of Port Neches and Nancy Colleen Coats of Groves; grandchildren, Heather of Vidor, Kayla of Port Neches, and Sarah and Noah of Groves; and brother, T. W. Clark of Mayflower. She is preceded in death by her parents; sister, Hazel Clark Yancy; and grandson, Phillip Stuart.
A gathering of Ms. Clark’s family and friends will be Sunday, August 26, 2012 from 5:00 p.m. until time of service at Wesley United Methodist Church, 3515 Helena Avenue, Nederland. A memorial service will be Sunday evening at 6:00 p.m. at the church. Cremation was held at Broussard’s Crematorium, 5150 Stivers Drive, Beaumont. Arrangements are under the direction of Broussard’s, 505 North 12th Street, Nederland.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Ms. Clark’s name to the J. R. Huffman Public Library, 375 Sabine Street, Hemphill, Texas 75948-9695.
