Helen Marie Espinosa

She was preceded in death by her husband Mario (Tony) Espinosa in 1990, daughter Teresia Garner in 2007; two brothers and 4 sisters. She is survived by her daughter Adrian Kraft and husband Larry of Houston; Grandchildren, Elizabeth Kraft of Houston; Denise Knippers and husband Ben of Houston; Tony Kraft and wife Melinda of Houston; Deborah Piram of San Jose, CA.; Margaret Smith of Sneads Ferry, N.C.; Kathryn Hollingsworth of Springfield, VA.; and Jennifer Sleeper and husband Joe of Norfolk, VA.; Partner Gene Duff, there are 12 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Helen was born in Red Springs, Texas; she worked for the Civil Services for 20 years retired in 1985. She enjoyed dancing, fitness over 40, and the Corvette Club. She liked traveling and belonged to The Sorority of Mary.

A Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 1, 2018 from 6pm-9pm at Sunset Funeral Home with a Rosary to be recited at 7pm. A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, February 2, 2018 at 1pm with the doors opening at 12pm to the public with interment to follow at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery. In Lieu of Flowers donations may be made in her name to American Breast Cancer Support Foundation, 6700 Baum Drive Suite 8, Knoxville, TN 37919.