Helen Sweeney, 96, of Timpson passed away on Sunday, October 23, 2011. She was born in Wilburton, Oklahoma on July 28, 1915 to Frances M. Clawson and Winnie Guillory Clawson. Ms. Sweeney was one of Jehovah's Witnesses.

A memorial service will be held at 7:00pm on Friday, October 28, 2011 at the John D. Windham Civic Center.

She is survived by:
Daughters:
Wanda Scruggs and husband, Bruce of Timpson
Jan Swearingen and husband, Ed of San Antonio
Gaye Stephenson and husband, Caddell of Timpson
Jeanne Michalak and husband, Mike of Timpson

Son, Scott Sweeney and wife, Terry of Corpus Christi

Grandchildren:
Brian Stephenson of Nacogdoches
Wanda Lynn Rice of Timpson
Lois Wilson of Houston
Bruce Scruggs Jr. of Houston
Paige Green of Alvin
Shellie Patton of Houston
Karlee Thompson of Alvin
Joel Michalak of Spring
Tyler Sweeney of Corpus Christi
Heather Young of Lake Charles

15 Great Grandchildren

1 Great Great Granddaughter

Brother, Raymond Clawson and wife, Marge of Lake Charles

A number of nieces, nephews and cousins

A host of friends

Preceded in death by:
Parents, Frances and Winnie Clawson
Husband, Windelt Sweeney
Daughter, Wendy Sweeney Keener