Helen Ruth Wiederhold
May 30, 1940 ~ August 6, 2024
Born in:
Bryan, Texas
Resided in:
Houston, Texas
Helen Wiederhold was born on May 30, 1940, to Henry and Lottie Odstrcil in Bryan, Texas. She passed away on August 6, 2024. Helen graduated from Stephen F. Austin High School in 1958. Upon her graduation, she enrolled and attended Sam Houston State University.
Helen began her working career at General Motors Acceptance Corporation (GMAC) in Bryan, Texas and transferred to the Houston office in 1967. After many great years, Helen retired in 1993.
After retiring, Helen returned back to the Bryan-College Station area where she began a part-time position at the Texas Parks and Wildlife Regional Office. She enjoyed volunteer work in Caldwell and Bryan, especially her 20 years spent volunteering at the George H. W. Bush Presidential Library. She loved traveling and spending time with her dearest friends and family.
Helen attended and was a member of the Lyons Evangelical Church.
Helen is survived by her brother Robert Odstrcil and wife Carolyn, sisters Ruby Fuller, Henrietta Cunningham, Lottie Ann Arnold, and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends who she adored.
She is preceded in death by her parents, her brother Edd Odstrcil, and sister Bert Singer.
Memorials may be made to Lyons Evangelical Church, 320 Silver Maple W, Somerville, TX 77879.
Services
Visitation: August 11, 2024 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Room: Bluebonnet Chapel
Callaway-Jones Funeral Home & Cremation Center
3001 S College Ave
Bryan, TX 77801
979-822-3717
https://callawayjones.com
Funeral Service: August 12, 2024 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Room: Bluebonnet Chapel
Callaway-Jones Funeral Home & Cremation Center
3001 S College Ave
Bryan, TX 77801
979-822-3717
https://callawayjones.com
Graveside Service: August 12, 2024 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Bryan City Cemetery
1111 N Texas Ave
Bryan, TX 77803
979-209-5230
I am going to miss Helen so much. She was a great friend, and I have so many great memories from high school, college and trips we made!! Hugs to all of her family whom she loved so much.
Sue Burlin Krenek
Ms Helen was such a wonderful neighbor to us, we loved visiting with her when she came to the lake house. She will be very missed.
Oh my I will miss her beautiful smile seems like every time you see her she had
a smile on her face she was always smiling I will miss her .. Henrietta & Family they say it comes in 3 first was nephew Glen unknown who else so sorry for y’all lose I know how it is myself been there.. We know she now is in a better place without pain.. love to all !!!
Helen was a dear friend for many years. Her sweet smile could light up a room.
With love from Jim and Carolyn Williams
I heard today of Helen’s passing. She was an amazing lady and will truly be missed by all.
All my love to her family and friends.
Sharon Haby