Helen Hendrix York, 99, a longtime Sedro-Woolley resident passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2014 in Sedro-Woolley.
She was born on July 5, 1914 in Black Mountain, North Carolina, the daughter of Charles and Bessie (Putnam) Buchanan. The family came to Washington in 1932.
Helen was united in marriage to Floyd Hendrix in 1935 and they made their home and raised their family at Minkler Lake east of Sedro-Woolley. Floyd passed away in 1967. She was then married to Wayne Messner for a short time until his passing in 1970. She later married Clyde York and they made their home in Bellingham for several years until his passing. Helen returned to Sedro-Woolley in 1980.
Helen loved traveling, flower gardening, her family and especially the Lord.
Helen is survived by her daughters, Jean DeWitt of Sedro-Woolley and Joan Parker of Lyman; 4 grandchildren, Julie Tingley (Rick), Kristen Nelson, Tawny Parker and Ericka Danielson (Don); 9 great-grandchildren and 6 great-great-grandchildren; one brother, Roy Buchanan and one sister, Lorraine Robideau. She was preceded in death by her husbands; a son, Dallas Hendrix; granddaughter, Andra Deines; 3 brothers, Frank, Burgess and Arthur Buchanan; 2 sisters, Eva Hendrix and Winnie Martin and 2 sons-in-law, Gary DeWitt and Arnold Parker.
Graveside Services will be held on Friday, January 31, 2014 at 2:00 PM at the Sedro-Woolley Union Cemetery with Pastor Bill Bates of Inspire Church (formerly Bethel Assembly of God) officiating. Visitation is available Wednesday and Thursday from 9 am to 5pm and on Friday from 9am to 1pm at Lemley Chapel, Sedro-Woolley.
Helen was a blessing to all she met!
Dear Joan and Jean,
I just want to say that i remember your Mother as the sweetest kindest woman. My Mom brought us up North to hang out while you women visited. We played outside with your kids running around thru the gardens. loved it even though we complained . I loved the bench seats in her kitchen always wanted my kitchen with them. I always noticed how clean her house was even as a kid. you truly had a dear Mother. P. S. my birthday was on hers. That made mine special. I will not forget her. Debbie Adams (Davis)
We want to express our sincerest sympathy to the family of Helen. Helen was a dear sweet lady who was always a shining light in this dark world. She is now in Heaven praising our Savior, rejoicing with the angels and reunited with friends and loved ones who’ve gone on before. She has received her final reward. May you find comfort in all your memories of this lady who we loved so much.
May God wrap his arms around you all, wish we would have done a better job on our end of staying in touch! Truly loved this Grandma.
They never made anyone any better than Aunt Helen. So sweet and always so much fun. God needed another wonderful person in heaven so he called her home. I bet they are all together have a gab fest.
your in my heart Tawny Rae…I love you
We will never forget the love and kindness of Helen, what a true Christian and example she was. Our prayers are with her family, who we know she loved so much. May you all be strengthened and filled with peace knowing that Helen is in Heaven with The Lord she adores! Love Pastor Billy & Pam
I know I speak for all my family in saying she was the greatest, she was like a second mother to us, she and my Mom were sisters and my dad and her husband were brothers, so we were pretty closely related and I am happy to of been on this” side of the pond” and been able to enjoy more time with her in our later years, spending the afternoon the last day was something I will never forget , I hope the peaches and nectarines are ripe and juicy and you can eat all you want…. ,If I could be half the person she was I’ know all would be well, Rest in peace Hannah, Loved you so much “always have” ….always will” Bobbi and family
Joan & all, Heaven has welcomed another treasure! It was a privilege to have known your Mother. God’s blessings on you now and always.
With love & prayers,
Doris