Helen Ruth Bielecki

Helen Bielecki, 73, of Nederland passed away Sunday, December 4, 2016 at her home. She was born on September 29, 1943 in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Cecil and Martha Scott Richey. Helen had lived in this area for 55 years and was a member of Weslayan Lighthouse Church in Groves. She was employed as Office Manager of Jefferson County District Clerk's Office with 31 years of service. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Friday, December 9, 2016 at Levingston Funeral Home in Groves with Pastor Janell Hanks officiating. Burial will follow in Oak Bluff Memorial Park in Port Neches. A visitation for family and friends will be Thursday evening from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Helen was preceded in death by her infant brother, David Dean Richey. She is survived by her husband John "Sonny" Bielecki of Nederland, two daughters Kim Avocato and husband Mark of The Woodlands and Jeanna Knott and husband Glenn of College Station, three brothers, Dan Richey and wife Annette of Conroe, James Richey and wife Ann of Pasadena and Harry Richey and wife Maria of Houston, four grandchildren, Kara Knott, Kelli Knott, Lt. Kyle Avocato and Kevin Avocato. Friends wishing to make memorial contributions may send them to: Relay for Life @American Cancer Society, #4 Bayou Brandt, Suite B, Beaumont, TX 77706.