Our beloved Helen Frances Brigham, 96 of Victoria, formerly of Goliad, passed away June 10, 2012. She was born October 16, 1915, in Bartlett, Texas, to the late Estel and Grace Bolding. Helen was devoted to her family. She enjoyed sewing, crocheting, and tatting. Her family received many of her beautiful creations. She nurtured houseplants and particularly favored African violets.

She is survived by daughter, Grace Alice and husband, Doug Middleton of Houston, granddaughters, Jane and husband Jearl Holland of San Angelo, Grace and husband George Heinrich of Houston; greatgrandchildren, Jearlyn and husband Jeff Allen, Roy and Hadley Holland; great-great-grandchildren Topley and Georgia Allen.

She is survived by one brother, John and wife Gladys Bolding, six nieces and nephews; John Harold and wife Nany Bolding, Joe Douglas and wife Paula Bolding, Jimmy and wife Sharon Bolding, Linda and husband Joe Parks, Jonnie and husband Chris Nesbitt and Bobby and wife Diane Bolding.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Brigham; brothers Harold, Joe and Larry Bolding and niece Carolyn Marlar.

A graveside service was held on Monday, June 11, at 2 p.m. at Memory Gardens cemetery in Edna.

The family gratefully thanks the ICU and fourth floor nursing staff and respiratory team at DeTar Hospital for their gentle care of Helen. Goliad Funeral Home in charge of arrangements, 414 W.Ward Goliad, Texas, 361 645-1104.