Helen Curington

Helen Elaine (Johnston) Curington passed away on Saturday, February 13, 2010 in Corsicana. She was born September 22, 1926 to Walter G. and Jewel Hamilton Johnston in her grandparents' (Dr. & Mrs. J.J. Hamilton) home at Eureka. Texas. She was a graduate of Corsicana High School. Following her graduation she worked at the State National Bank. When her high school sweetheart, Bud Curington, returned from World War II, they married in 1946. During their marriage they lived in Greenville, Texas, Wellington, Texas, and Tucson, Arizona before returning home to Corsicana. They bought a house and made it a loving home where they raised two sons and lived a long and happy life. Helen was a homemaker and kept the books for Curington Cleaners. She later worked as bookkeeper for many years with Wolf Brand Chili and concluded her working career with Joe Sims Partners Accountants. She never stopped being a homemaker. Helen was truly the matriarch of the family, giving tirelessly of her time and love. She devoted herself to her husband and other family members during lengthy illnesses. She never thought of herself but always put others first. She was deeply loved and respected by her family and all who knew her. She was a lady in every sense of the word. She was a lifelong member of the Presbyterian Church, and served as both deacon and elder, again serving her God and church with unfailing devotion. She was recognized with an Honorary Life Membership by Presbyterian Women U.S.A. in 2005. She was preceded in death by her husband, C. O. (Bud) Curington, Jr.; her parents, Walter Johnston and Jewel Hamilton Johnston, her sister Dorothy (Toni) Williamson and her brother John Allen (Johnny) Johnston. She is survived by her two sons, Chip Curington and wife Becky, and David Curington and wife Mona, all of Corsicana; three grandchildren and their spouses: Lauren and David Phinney of College Station, Andy and Crystal Curington of Waco, and John and Casi Curington of Denton; five great-grandchildren: Kathryn Anne, Calvin and Becka Phinney, Andrew Curington, and Caden Curington; brother-in-law Paul Curington, sister-in-law Mary Ann Slimp; numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews, and many dear friends in Corsicana. Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. Services will be at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Westminster Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Darla Blatnik officiating. A private family interment will follow at a later date as Resthaven Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Andy Curington, John Curington, David Phinney, Bobby Williamson, Bobby Cuthbertson, Jack Cuthbertson, Chuck Burns, and Joe Allen Sims. Honorary pallbearers include the Singles-Doubles Sunday School class and the Presbyterian Women. Memorials may be made to the Westminster Presbyterian Church or the charity of your choice.

Helen Curington

September 22, 1926 - February 13, 2010