Helen Tabor, 72, of China Spring and formerly of Bartlett, passed away Tuesday, May 5, 2020 at Baylor Scott & White Hillcrest Medical Center in Waco.
Visitation: 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 9, at China Spring Cemetery
Graveside Service: 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 9, at China Spring Cemetery
Helen was born November 2, 1947 in Temple to Cecil Decker and Douthitt Leifeste Decker, the third of four sisters. As a child, she grew up on the family farm in Bartlett. She graduated from Bartlett High School and then attended and graduated from Temple Junior College. In her earlier years when living in Bartlett and Temple she barrel raced, drag raced her Barracuda and was a trick rider.
At the age of 17, Helen began working at Southwestern Bell Telephone Company and later became a manager. Helen married Dwayne Tabor on April 20, 1968. They moved to China Spring in 1971 where she raised her three children. She was a member of First United Methodist Church of China Spring and a long time China Spring school board member and CSYAA board member. Upon retirement from Southwestern Bell she purchased and operated the China Spring General Store.
Helen was an avid sports fan and loved watching her children and grandchildren in their many activities. She loved the Baylor Bears and the Dallas Cowboys. Helen was extremely involved in the China Spring community. She spent countless hours at the China Spring baseball fields.
Her favorite Bible verse was the 23 Psalm and her favorite Hymns were “Amazing Grace” and “Old Rugged Cross”. She loved listening to the Righteous Brothers and Elvis.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Cecil and Douthitt “Buddy” Decker.
Helen is survived by her children, Jeff Tabor and wife, Julie Tabor, Josh Tabor and wife, Micah Tabor and Jennifer Tabor-Goode and husband, Cal Goode; grandchildren, Paige and Preston Tabor, Bryce and Haley Tabor and Jayden Mize; siblings, Kathy Jones, Leslie Hixson and Lauren Gonzales; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Place of Service: China Spring Cemetery , 15654 Old China Spring Rd,; China Spring, TX 76633
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I am so very sorry to hear about Helen. Life had caused us to loose touch with each other but for many years we had a very close friendship. Helen even blessed me with her Bassett hound, Buttons, when she could no longer take care of her. Again, I am so very sorry to hear about Helen. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
I am so sorry for your loss. Helen was a great person.
Our love and sympathy to all of Helen’s family. Helen was such a special friend to us and hundreds of others. She was a good, strong woman, always there to help anyone in need. The world is a better place for Helen’s having been here as a loving friend to all.
Very sorry for your loss, Helen was a wonderful person an she will be missed.
Many Prayers and Hugs to all. So sorry for your Loss. Helen will be deeply missed.
To the family of Helen. She was such a nice person. I got to know her well going into the general store every morning for coffee on the way to work. She loved her kids, and would always brag on them. When she was no longer working at the General store I missed her. I often wondered what happened her. May she Rest In Peace
So very sorry to hear of your loss. Helen was a very special person to our family. She will be missed.
Jeff, Josh & Jennifer,.
So sad to hear the news about your Mom. We met Helen when we got involved in the China Spring Youth Assn coaching little league. Helen spent countless hours making sure the boys and girls had a place to play ball. She will be missed by all and those fond memories will keep her alive in our hearts forever. Rest in peace sweet lady.
We continue to know her through the character of her children.
I’m so sorry to hear of Helen’s passing. We worked together for several years and she will always have a special place in my heart. Prayers and deepest condolences to the family.
I didn’t have the privilege of meeting and knowing Ruth but I did her daughter, Jennifer. Jennifer is a kind soul with the love of Jesus in her heart and I’m sure her Mama’s raising had much to do with that. I pray that your memories will give you comfort and God’s hands upon you will give you strength during this difficult time. May God Bless all of you
Please know we are praying for God’s peace and comfort for each of you. Helen was a very sweet and special person. I have fun memories from working at AT&T with her and also her activities at China Spring. May fun and happy memories you shared with her help ease the hurt. I know she will be missed dearly.
I’m so very sorry for ur loss I hope y’all find peace for y’all family I know she will be missed greatly by her family my thoughts and prayers to u all
Your family is in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Helen was a wonderful person on the inside and out and she will be missed.
So sorry to hear about Helen. She was a special lady and will be greatly missed.
So sorry.She was a good person.She will be missed.
We are so sad to hear about Helen. She is an old friend we kinda lost touch with through the years She was a good friend and a wonderful person so good with all the kids back the day at the ballpark. So very sorry for y’all loss. Prayers
So sorry for your loss Tabor family. Helen was such a generous person and I have many fond childhood memories of her. Helen was such a wonderful person and will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers will be with the family.
I am so sorry for your loss. She always had that smile that made you feel like you were one of her kids. She was a kind genuine person. Rest in Peace.
Sorry for your loss. We’ve been friends for 40 years. We played softball together for 2 years on a ladies team. She was great at sports. She was such a sweet friend. She will be missed. Prayers for your family.
sorry for your loss
So sorry for your loss. May she rest in peace.
Dear Tabor family, Helen was one of my very first advocates when I came to teach in CSISD in 1990. You forgot to mention she was a wonderful China Spring Band Booster! What I will remember most about Helen was her spunk and her willingness to always stand up for what she thought was right. I so admired that! You will all be in my love and prayers.
I am so sorry for your loss. She was one hell of a lady! I spent quite a bit of time at her house when I was young, and she always treated me like I was one of her kids. ??
With love, Casey (Binder) Roser
My prayers are with the Tabor Family. I could list for hours the fond memories I have of the Tabor Family and the great times we had with our boys.
Sincere condolences to all of Helen’s loved ones. May God give you comfort and strength during your sad and difficult time.
I meet Helen 54 years ago I loved her then and have never stopped