Helen Huebotter Yawn

Helen Huebotter Yawn, born April 20, 1921 in Houston, Texas to William Frederick Huebotter and Ellen Eckert Huebotter, died peacefully in her beloved home on January 19, 2018. Helen was the middle daughter of seven and, along with a brother, they were raised on the family farm in North Houston. She is preceded in death by her parents and all of her delightful siblings: Bertha DeVries, Lena Harrison, Dorothy McMillan, Margie Kelley, Nora Shipley, Lois Engman, and William F. Huebotter Jr. Married to her childhood sweetheart, James Alfred Yawn Jr., during World War II, they began their family right away. The family of six moved to the Rice Village area in 1957, into what remains the family home to this day. James was tragically killed in 1966 at the age of 43, and Helen went on to raise her children alone. To say that Helen was a strong and remarkable woman is an understatement. She worked hard but also loved to have fun, go out dancing and play bridge. She enjoyed life with all its ups and downs and survived car accidents, a broken neck, being struck by lightning and breast cancer. In later years, she expressed so much joy over small things and the beauty in nature; excitedly pointing out the sun streaming in the window and admiring trees, flowers, birds and butterflies. Helen Yawn spread love wherever she went and made friends who became like family at the grocery store, the hair salon, and Cleburne Cafeteria, to name a few. She had special relationships with nephews and nieces and children of her dear friends, and offered them a warm, safe and loving place whenever they needed one. Her home was open to all and she is still thought of as a “nother mother” to so many friends of her children. She is survived by her children; Jim and Jeannie Yawn, Diane and Gene Yezak, Nancy and Frank Gipson, and Susan Yawn. Also, her grandchildren; Kenny and Amy Yawn, Mark and Heather Yezak, and Tiffany and Steve McKinney; eight great grandchildren and one great, great grandson. Helen will be missed every single day by so many and will be remembered for her ever-present smile and her beautiful blonde hair. To the best Mother and Maw Maw in the world; we love you to the moon and back! There will be a viewing, reception and celebration of Helen’s life on Friday, January 26, from 5pm until 9pm at Dettling Funeral Home, 14094 Memorial Drive. The service will be Saturday, January 27, at 11am at Bethany Christian Church, 3223 Westheimer Road. Graveside service to follow at Forest Park Lawndale.

Helen Huebotter Yawn

April 20, 1921 - January 19, 2018