Obituary of Virginia Lea Smedley-Helm

Virginia Lea Smedley-Helm November 01, 1972 - February 19, 2012 Virginia Lea was born to John and Linda Smedley in Pasadena, Texas. She is preceded in death by her grandfathers, John W. Smedley and Isaac G. Mathews, Jr.; her daughter, Ella Patricia Larsen; and her Aunt Rebecca Lea Mathews. She is survived by her husband, Steven D. Helm; Sons Colburn Ray Smedley and Scott Brandon Lowe, Jr.; daughter, Avery Nicole Larsen; Step-sons Taylor Steven and Tanner Robert Helm; Mother Linda Mathews Sitton and husband, Dean; Father John L. Smedley; Sister Cynthia Murphy and husband Mike; and Brother Anthony Wiles; Father-in-law and Mother-n-Law Del and Sheila Helm; Grandmothers Dessie O. Smedley and Wanda J. Mathews; sisters-in-law, brother-in-law; aunts, uncles, numerous nieces, nephews and many friends. Her husband loved her unconditionally. She was truly everything Steve wanted in a wife and was absolutely the "light of his life". Her husband, like her brother, loved her laugh. Virginia enjoyed watching basketball and football games with Steve. Her children were loved deeply by their Mother as she wanted the very best for each of them always. She enjoyed camping, fishing and spending time baking, painting and making crafts with her children. Listening to music, especially Jazz, was an inspiration to her life. Virginia was a beautiful person who enjoyed and lived life to the fullest. She had an always smiling, effervescent personality, made friends easily and had many friends. Her creativity and talents were immeasurable. As a young girl, she loved dressing up and being a true girly-girl. It was great pleasure watching her have playtime with big sister, Cyndi, and little brother, Andy. What a joy she found in being a little "Mommie" to her Andy. A beautiful life will be deeply missed by everyone who knew and loved her. She is now home with her heavenly Father and has eternal peace. PAUL U. LEE FUNERAL HOME 201 South Third Street, LaPorte, TX 77572 MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2012 VIEWING & VISITATION 9:00 a.m.-Noon GRAVESIDE SERVICE 12:30 p.m. LaPorte Cemetary Officiating – Dr. Charles Redmond & Dr. Jon Redmond