At 106 years old, Helen S. Evans passed away on Friday, September 8, 2017.  Family will receive friends on Friday, September 15, 2017 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Garmany and Carden Funeral Directors Chapel, 1201 Fourth St., Rosenberg, Texas.  A service will be held at First Baptist Church, Rosenberg, Texas at 2 p.m. Saturday, September 16, 2017 with a graveside service to follow in Morton Cemetery, Richmond, Texas 77469.

Helen was born March 4, 1911 in Chicago, Illinois. Her parents were James and Theresa Rinehart Shields.  She married James Thomas Evans of Laurel, Mississippi on February 25, 1932. James was a civil engineer with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in New Orleans, Louisiana. They were married for 61 years and had 4 children.  Helen's gift for music, talent for writing, and passion for genealogy enriched the lives of everyone she touched.

At 15 years of age Helen gave a solo violin recital.  She also excelled as a published poet and writer. As a member of The Shreveport Writers Club in her later years, she served as Club Secretary, Treasurer and Program Director.  Helen and her husband enjoyed many semesters of Advanced Learning for Seniors at Centenary College in Shreveport, La. Helen was also very active in her church, Highland Baptist Church of Shreveport and held offices in the Women's Missionary Union and Sunday School class. Helen had a lifelong commitment to following the teachings of nutritionist author Adele Davis by eating healthy and exercising.  Helen eventually mastered swimming and learning to drive at an advanced age.

Following her husband's death, Helen moved to Houston to be close to her family where she enjoyed the fellowship of the Women's Sunday School, church activities and warm friendship of the pastor and members of First Baptist Church of Rosenberg.

Her husband, James Thomas Evans, her daughter Kathleen Evans Kempe and her granddaughter Susan Webb Kolkmeier, preceded Helen in death.

Helen is survived by her many children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Daughter Yvonne Webb and husband John Webb.

Daughter Lynn Alterman.

Son Thomas Winston Evans and wife Lulu Evans.

Grandson Steve Kempe and wife Nancy; Great-grandson Ryan Kempe and wife Allie; Great-great grandchildren John and Jake. Great - granddaughter Kelly Kempe; Great-great grandchildren Jordan and Ada.

Grandson Mark Kempe and wife Ballerie; Great-granddaughters Jennifer and husband Ryann Clifford, Kristen and husband James Finnell and Lauren Kempe.

Granddaughter Sharon Webb Burke and husband John Burke; Great-grandchildren, Logan Burke and wife Ashley, Reade Burke and Dylan Burke.

Granddaughter Shawn Webb Wleczyk and husband Mark Wleczyk; Great-grandchildren, Taylor Wleczyk and wife Elizabeth, John Mason Wleczyk and Davis Lane Wleczyk.

Grandson John Lewis Webb Jr. and wife Susy; Great - grandchildren Avery and Sydney.

Granddaughter Allison Alterman.

Granddaughter Tess Evans.

In lieu of flowers, her family lovingly request that an offering be sent in her name to Samaritan's Purse for Hurricane Harvey Relief, P.O. Box 3000 Boone, N.C.  28607 or to the charity of one's choice.

Condolence messages may be written for the family at www.garmanycarden.com.

Services are under the direction of Garmany & Carden Funeral Directors, 1201 4th Street, Rosenberg, TX 77471 (281)342-4671.