Helen Sasin

Wilks

Helen was born on November 05, 1933 to Frank & Louise Sasin in Hallettsville Texas.  She moved with her family to Nolan County around the age of 4.  Helen married her high school sweetheart, John Wilks, on March 10, 1951.  They made their home in Maryneal, where they established their ranch.  Helen loved her hometown church, Maryneal Baptist, and loved supporting Highland School, where John, their 2 daughters and 1 Great Grandson all graduated.

Helen is preceded in death by her loving husband of 50 years John, parents Frank & Louise Sasin, her in-laws, P.L. & Agnes Wilks, sister Evelyn Lehrmann, 2 brothers, Frank Sasin Jr. and Edwin Joe Sasin, sister-in-law Evelyn Wilks Newsom and Evelyn's husband Dwight, brother-in-law Jerry Farr, and grandson in law Corey Dodd.

Helen is survived by her 2 daughters, Patsy Bowlin, and Barbara Hale, and Barbara's husband Michael.  Her grandchildren; Heather Bowlin Sanders, Heath and Jamie Bowlin, Kyle and Recia Hale, Kimberly Hale Dodd, and Kurt and Jill Hale. Along with great grandchildren; McKenna Sanders, Sydnee Bowlin, Allison Sanders, Kynlee Bowlin, Trevor Wilhelm, Joshua Hale, Colton Dodd, Cooper Dodd; sister-in-law Jo Ann Farr, and many nieces and nephew whom she loved dearly.

In lieu of flowers, Helen requested donations be made to your favorite Children's Medical Facility.

Graveside service will be held at Decker cemetery on July 31, 2024 at 11:00 a.m.  A community celebration lunch will be held to honor Helen following graveside service at the Maryneal Community Center.  There will be no family visitation time.