Helen Martin Simon

1927 ∼ 2022

Helen Martin Simon

Helen Martin Simon, 94, of Port Neches passed away Saturday, June 11, 2022. Helen was born in Port Neches, Texas on October 6, 1927 to the late Meonce Martin and Lena (Bertolio) Martin.

Helen was a parishioner of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church. She was a devoted mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Helen worked in photography for many years as a consultant for Olan Mills. She had a heart of gold and was very generous to others. She loved dancing, eating boiled crabs and drinking Dr. Pepper.

Helen was preceded in death by her parents; grandson, Heath Presswood; and sister, Clementine Hall.

Those left behind to cherish Helen’s memory are her children, Rose Reeves and husband, David of Port Neches, TX; Kris Zapata of Port Neches, TX; James “Bubba” Walling and wife, Tammy of Port Neches, TX; and Kevin Frasier and girlfriend, Techa Bergeron of Port Neches, TX; grandchildren, David Reeves, Jr (Carrie), Matthew Reeves (Kim), Rachel Langehennig (Willie), Timothy Reeves (Sarah), Summer Miller (Mike), Taylor Walling (Trace), Derek Moreno, Chelsea Hoffman (Jake), Kaci Netto (Nick), and Trevor Frasier; great grandchildren, Triston, Keely, Macy, Emily, Hailey, Marley, Joel, Madelynn, Elaina, Addilyn, Sadie, Owen, Andie, Hendrix, Atticus, Meagan; and great-great grandson, Ryder.

A gathering of family and friends will be held Saturday, June 18, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m., with a rosary to be recited at 10:30 a.m., followed by the funeral at 11:00 a.m., at Melancon’s Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Oak Bluff Memorial Park.

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Deeann Smith June 26, 2022
She was one of the most Beautiful souls I had the honnor of calling Aunt Helen her an mama where the best of friends she always treated me like I was one of hers. Kiss Sharon for me aunt Helen an know I will always love you.
Tammy Curry June 18, 2022
We are so terribly sorry for the loss of y’all’s mother. I know the pain is just temporary because we will join her one day. Rose, Kris, Bubba and Kevin-know that y’all have our prayers. I love you Aunt Helen Tammy and Chuck Curry
Melancon'S Funeral Home June 16, 2022
Melancon's Funeral Home created a Tribute Video in memory of Helen Martin Simon
Rose Gallier Powell June 15, 2022
Kris, Bubba and Rose I'm so very sorry for your loss of your mama..... Lots of childhood memories of all of us all playing in the streets and your mama getting on us for playing in the streets...... RIP Ms. Helen..... God bless your family
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