Helen Marie Hanes (Jones)

Helen Marie Hanes, born October 25, 1930, to King Allen and Emma Davis Jones in Venus, Texas, went home to be with the Lord on December 23, 2024.

Helen was married to the love of her life, Sam Hanes, for 56 wonderful years. Sam preceded her in death on October 13, 2004. She was also preceded in death by her beloved son, Wade Hanes, on January 4, 2022.

Helen worked for many years in the Savings and Loan industry before retiring. She found great joy in her garden and used her talents to create beautiful baby hats and quilts for her church's service organization, Stitching for Angels. Helen was a devoted member of Oak Crest Baptist Church in Midlothian, Texas, where her faith and generous spirit touched many lives.
Helen is survived by her daughter, Janet Loftin, and her husband, Rahe; her daughter-in-law, Naomi. She will be fondly remembered as "Mamaw" by her grandchildren Angela Hall, Erin Hall and wife Shelley Markum, and Brandon Matlock, as well as her great-grandchildren, Hope Elizabeth, Abigail Lynn, and Kennedy Morgan.

Helen's warmth, kindness, and love extended to her extended family, including Cylinda Mobley and family, Tammy Burson and family, and Shelbre Petrie and family, as well as countless friends whose lives she touched.

The funeral service will be held on Monday, December 30, 2024 at 3 o'clock in the afternoon at Oak Crest Baptist Church in Midlothian, Texas with Blaine Craig officiating. A visitation will take place an hour before from 2 to 3. Burial will follow at Mt. Zion Cemetery. Serving as Pallbearers will be Brandon Matlock, Brandon Key, Ryan Jarrett,Noah Ray, Alan Reynolds, Tim Hanes.

Helen will be dearly missed by her family, friends, and all who were blessed to know her. Her memory will live on in the hearts of those she loved and those who loved her.