Helen Gwyndolyn Gresham

1926 ∼ 2017

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Helen Gwyndolyn Gresham, 91, of Orange, Texas, passed away on October 20, 2017, at her home in Orange, Texas.

A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, October 24, 2017 at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange, Texas. Officiating will be Pastor John Warren of First United Methodist Church in Orange, Texas.

A memorial service will be held at Slade Chapel at 11:30 a.m., followed by a reception at the Family Life Center.

Born in Luling, Texas, on August 19, 1926, she was the daughter of Noble Gray and Bessie Gray. Helen was a devout member of First United Methodist Church. She taught in the Orange area for 40 years, and enjoyed every second of it. One of her biggest passions in life besides her family was sewing children’s clothes. She was a member of the Texas Local Teacher’s Association as well as the Heirloom Sewing Club in Sulphur, Louisiana. Helen held family extremely close to her. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Helen’s family would like to give a special thanks to her caregivers and Best Hospice.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Noble and Bessie Gray; her husband Garland Gresham; her sister Camilla Page; and her brothers James, William, Charles, and Donald Gray.

She is survived by her daughter, Patti Goforth of Orange, Texas; her son, Joe Don Gresham and wife Cassie of Houston, Texas; her grandchildren Emily Lowe of Orange, Texas, and Keet Goforth and wife Shanon of Call, Texas; great-grandchildren Hanna and Cooper Lowe of Orange, Texas; in laws, Travis and Janice Gresham of Orange, Texas; her dear friends, Karen Rice, and Cathy Self; as well as many other nieces, nephews and extended family.

In lieu of flowers her family asks that donations be made in her honor to The Methodist Children’s Home, 1111 Herring Ave., Waco, TX 76708.

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Eligha Guillory Jr. January 20, 2018

I just happen to think of Mrs. Gresham and decide to Google search and to my sadness, I see she recently passed away. She was my 4th grade teacher in 1984. I have never forgotten her. A very special teacher that took time with each of her students. She had a very special liking to me and I was called teachers pet, which I didn't mind. Lol. My mother was room mother that year as well and she gave my mother a pencil plant as thanks that she had for years until one hard freeze killed it. Anyway, my condolences on your loss. I wish I would have known when she passed away. I would have gone to the services. God bless you all.

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Dee Konstanzer October 23, 2017

Helen was the matriarch of our sewing guild. She was always ready to teach and we were always ready to learn from all her sewing experiences. Loved her very much. Dee Konstanzer

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Cindi Carr October 22, 2017

Ms Gresham was my first grade teacher and I loved her so much! She came to my son's baby shower and hand embrodried a baby outfit for him. That is just one example of what a loving, kind and giving person she was. She will be missed. My love, Cindi Carr

Rosemary Hodgkinson October 21, 2017

The finest lady. Saddened to hear of her death. Prayers for you all during this difficult time. Rosemary, Charles & Shon Hodgkinson

Jacquie Pence October 21, 2017

She made the best fried chicken. Beautiful ,loving ,sweet Lady. My customer at Roberts Meat Market. NOW you are dancing with Mr.G. Love u both so much.....