Helen Frances Zmolek, 89, passed away in Ennis, Texas, on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2015.
Helen was born on Jan. 17, 1926, in Ennis. She was the daughter of the late Frank and Stefanie (Zabojnik) Dolezalik. Helen grew up in Ennis and graduated from St. John High School. On Jan. 31, 1948, she married Bob R. Zmolek. They made their home in Dallas, Texas, for a few years before they settled on their family farm in Alma, Texas.
Helen worked for Sears, Roebuck & Company for a number of years. She was a member of St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church and KJZT. Helen enjoyed sewing, gardening, cooking and baking for her family. She made everyone feel welcome around the kitchen table when the family gathered.
Helen is survived by her husband, Bob R. Zmolek; one son, Ronnie Zmolek and wife Susan Zmolek of Ennis; three daughters, Cindy Valek of Ennis, Anita Zmolek of Dallas, and Elaine Bussy and husband Scott Bussy of Austin, Texas; four grandchildren, Rebecca and Catherine Valek and Meredith and Brenner Bussy. She is also survived by one sister, Georgie Zabojnik. She is preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Frankie Dolezalik, and son-in-law, Mark Valek.
Visitation will be at 9 a.m. in the St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church of Ennis, followed by a Rosary at 9:30 a.m. Mass of the Christian Burial will take place at 10 a.m. with Father John Dick as celebrant. Interment will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery under the direction of J.E. Keever Mortuary, Inc.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. John Nepomucene Capital Improvement Fund or St. Joseph Cemetery Care.
Our family would like to thank a very special person, Dora, who spent countless hours of friendship and care with our mother. We would also like to thank the staff at Ennis Care Center. We will miss our mother dearly.
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