Helen Patricia (Davis) Edwards

Helen Patricia Davis Edwards was born March 1, 1939, to Alvin James Davis and Addie Bell Miller Davis in Refugio, Texas.  A short time later the family moved to Houston, Texas, where Helen actually grew up.  She graduated from Stephen F. Austin High School in 1957.  Helen attended Abilene Christian College (now Abilene Christian University) for a short time but had to withdraw because of a serious accident of her grandfather Miller.  Over the years, Helen successfully completed over two academic years of credit in Business Systems and Management.

 Helen is survived by her husband of 65 years, George; son Keith (Misty); grandson Nathan (Caitlyn) great grandson Hudson; granddaughter Erin (Kyle);  brother Jim (Linda); sister Maureen; sister Pamela; and numerous nephews and nieces. 

 Before starting a family, and while based in Big Spring, Texas, was employed by Cosden Petroleum Corporation for over four years.  While George was attending The Ohio State University and serving in Viet Nam, Helen was employed by Standard Oil of Ohio (SOHIO) for five years. 

 Helen was a most loving and giving person.  Always thinking of others first before herself.  She loved Jesus, the Church, and family.  She enjoyed teaching young children in the Church. 

 Helen loved participation in Keep Opelika Beautiful and the Tulip Garden Club of Opelika.  She served as District Director of District V of the Garden Clubs of Alabama and president of the Tulip Garden Club of Opelika.  Helen was very artistic.  She enjoyed making ceramics with her close friend Jeanette Burdette at the Opelika Ceramics Studio.  Helen also maintained close contact with her long- time childhood friend, Clara Galante  as each lived in various locations around the world.  A friendship that has lasted over 73 years. 

During her marriage to George - a retired Air Force Officer - they were stationed in various parts of the United States and at Air Force Headquarters in Europe at both Wiesbaden and Ramstein, Germany.  During the assignment in Germany, the Helen and the family were presented the opportunity to visit many beautiful and historic sites in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Lichtenstein, France, Italy, Spain, Greece, and Turkey.