Helen Joyce Dempsey

Helen Joyce Dempsey, loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend passed away on August 26, 2024, after a 5-year illness with Alzheimer's Disease and Psychotic Disorder.  

Helen was born on March 22, 1949, in Bellville, Texas to Bill Dempsey & Geraldine Clay Dempsey. She was the youngest of four children. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bill and Geraldine Clay Dempsey; brother, Lynn J Dempsey; & nephews, Dusty Blake Vasut & Roger Dale West. 

Survivors to cherish Helen's memory are her son, Aaron Todd Kuck & wife Leslie; grandchildren: Cheyenne Torres & Husband Woran, Sahara Ham, Peyton, Remington, Harlee & Grandson Colt Henry Kuck of Carlsbad, N.M.; Macey Kuck Brown & Husband Ryan, Great-Grandsons: Gunner & Greyson Brown of Danbury, Tx., Jaeden Kuck of Danbury, Tx.; sisters; Loretta Dempsey Barker & husband Mark of Kosse, Tx. and Susan Dempsey Smith & husband Raymond of Montgomery, Tx.; nephew: Gregory Vasut of New Braunfels, Tx.; nieces: Sondra Smith Boros & husband John of Rowlett,Tx. & Rachel Smith Greer & husband Mitch of Emeryville, Ca. and many great nieces and nephews. 

Helen worked many different jobs over the years, but her favorite was The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Association which she was a part of for many years. She had many stories to tell others of the opportunities during her time there. She was given the nickname of “Horseshow Helen” by her co-workers. She never met a stranger and made many friends during her years at the rodeo. She was always ready to help someone in need. She volunteered on many occasions to help serve Thanksgiving dinner to the homeless & hungry with kind words and a smile.  

Helen loved to travel; one of her jobs took her all over the United States. Some of her favorite memories were trips with family and friends. She loved being a mother, grandmother and aunt and was known as “Big Kid” to some of the great nieces & nephews. She was quick to step in and help out with all her nieces and nephews when they were young and as they grew older and had their own children. She will always be loved, missed, and remembered by all the family. 

The Graveside Service and Interment was held on Wednesday, August 26, 2024 at the Seal-Round Prairie Cemetery in Thornton, TX. 

The Family would like to express our deep-felt appreciation to all of her Caregivers at Harbor Hospice Association and to the Nurses and Staff at Willow Park Rehabilitation & Health Care Center and Windsor Health Care Facility and all the many others that looked after and cared for Helen during her time illness.