Helen L. Chronister was born August 22, 1921 in Tulsa to Charlie H. and Carolyn L. (Boggs) Brown. She passed from this life Saturday, February 23, 2008 at the age of 86. She was a graduate of Tulsa Central High School and worked for Douglas Aircraft during World War II.
Helen was crazy about horses and performed as a trick rider as a young lady. She had a lifelong love of the outdoors and family life and was a lifetime member of the Limousine Cattle Association. She enjoyed the pecan farm and won the pecan pie baking contest at the Tulsa State Fair. She was known to be very frugal in her personal and family life as a wife, mother and homemaker. She served as the first president of the Owen School PTA and worked for the Tulsa County Election Board for many years.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 35 years, James A. Chronister in 1975; as well as 2 brothers, Elmer and Charles Brown; a grandson John Adam Chronister and her very special friend Newman Childers of Tulsa. Helen is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Jim and Donna Chronister of Pryor, OK, Randy and Sheril Chronister of Sapulpa, OK; her sister, Evelyn Alexander of Seattle, WA;
The family will receive friends from 6-8:00 pm Tuesday at Ninde Brookside Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held 10:00 am Wednesday, February 27, 2008 at Memorial Park Cemetery Chapel with a private burial.
Auntie Helen was my favorite relative - I called her Aunt Tandy and Tandy Claus. She always made me feel very special -everyone in this life should have that one person who makes you feel favored and special and that is what she did for me. Nobody in this world will ever compare. Our loss is heavens gain. I thank God that I was able to come back in time and tell you what you had meant to me as a child and how you had made such a difference. With love - until we meet again, I shall miss you.
Peggy
Aunt Helen will always have a special place in my heart. She loved her family dearly. She was never too busy for any of us (nieces and nephews). I have many memories as a child spending time with her and Uncle Jim. We were never bored because she always had something for us to do and if it was considered "work", she made it "fun". Jimmy and Randy, we are praying for you and your families. Love, Rosie
Rosemary (Brown) Capshaw
Jim, Donna, Randy and Cheryl: Aunt Helen was a very special lady and we will miss her. I am sorry we could not be there today with you all. All our love and prayers, Jan, Dave and Robin
Jan Fillmore Scott
As a child I would always look forward to going to Tulsa to spend time with Aunt Helen. She will always hold a special place in my heart. I will miss you, but I know that you are in a better place. Jim and Randy our prayers go to you and your family. Love you all. Stephen and Tami Brown
Stephen Brown
Aunt Helen always was a very special person in my life. She always had time for our family. She kept in touch with us and would come to my home when she came to Texas and wanted us to come to her home when we were in Tulsa. She would send pecans home with us when we visted her. She always enjoyed taking us to see her bath tub full of pecans. What a site! We will miss her but know she is not in pain and is resting in heaven and someday we will see her again. Our love and prayers go to Jim, Randy and their families. We are sorry that my health will not allow us to be with you on Wednesday. We will be thinking of you. Love to all. Lynn & Carol Fillmore
Carol Fillmore
One phrase that can be said about Aunt Helen, "Wow, what a woman." This wonderful lady had a sense of humor, brillant knowlege about many things. One of my earliest memories are Thanksgiving at the big house at Pine and Yale. Lots of people, lots of food, lots of laughs. I'll miss you Aunt Helen, Enjoy your wings, you've earned them.
Rae (Froese) Jensen
Aunt Helen will be missed. I have so many memories. She was always on my side, which meant mountains to me. She taught me how to really fish. We always talked about how we slew the crappy in Troy's pond when the wind switched from the West. I go by "Scooter", but I will always be her 'Scottie'.
Scottie
Although I didn't know Helen well, she was such a wonderful lady. Helen will be missed by all who knew her. Heaven gained another angel.
Dedra Tiger
We will miss you grandma.
Bradley Morrisett