Wood & Torbert Families

Helen Ruth Smith

b. 31 July 1914, d. 7 July 2007

Helen Ruth Smith was born on 31 July 1914 in Texas.
She married Timothy Benjamin Barnes, son of Carl Barnes and Maxey Baldtrip.
Timothy Benjamin Barnes and Helen Ruth Smith appeared in the US federal census of 1 April 1940 in Houston, Harris County, Texas, at 724 West 22nd Street. Other members of the household included Ida Barnes and Mary (?). Ida also in enumerated nearby in the household of her daughter Jessie Ganaway.
Helen Ruth Smith died on 7 July 2007 at age 92 in Harris County, Texas.
Her husband Timothy Benjamin Barnes became a widower at her death.
She was interred at Calvary Hill Cemetery, Humble, Harris County, Texas.
The following appeared on 11 July 2007 in the Houston Chronicle: Mrs. Helen Ruth Barnes, 92, wife of Mr. Timothy Barnes, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday morning, July 7, 2007. Early Viewing will take place on Friday, July 13, 2007 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM followed by Wake Services 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM in the Titus & Timothy Barnes Cathedral Chapel at the Carl Barnes Funeral Home, PH# 713-869-4529. Funeral Services will take place on Saturday, July 14, 2007 11:00 AM at North Main Church Of God In Christ, 7206 North Main, Houston, Tx. 77022. Elder Ezell Simmons, Officiating. Interment - Calvary Hill Cemetery. Pastor Eric A. Wilson, Sr., Directing.