Helen Fay Adkins

Helen Fay Adkins Helen Fay Adkins, 87, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2026, leaving behind a beautiful legacy of love, family, faith, and cherished memories. Born March 19, 1939, Helen grew up in Nederland, Texas, where she graduated from Nederland High School. During her school years, she was proudly crowned Miss Nederland and was a cheerleader and talented athlete who played both basketball and softball. On July 19, 1958, Helen married the love of her life, Donald Adkins. Together, they built a loving family and shared 62 wonderful years. They were blessed with two children, Barry Donald Adkins, born in 1961, and Kathy Faye Moore, born in 1962. Helen devoted her life to her family as a full-time Mom and homemaker—and she loved it! Her family was her greatest joy and accomplishment. She created a warm and loving home and treasured the many memories made with those she loved. Helen also enjoyed golf, bridge, and dominoes. She had a wonderful competitive spirit, loved being around people, and enjoyed the simple pleasure of spending time with family and friends. Helen and her family were active members of Sharpstown Baptist Church and, in her later years, College Park Baptist Church. Her faith and her church families were an important part of her life. Helen is survived by her son, Barry Adkins and his wife, Karla; her daughter, Kathy Moore and her husband, Chuck; her nephew, Glen Kleespies; her grandchildren, Rebecca Steinmetz and her husband, Dwaine, Michelle Hoke and her husband, Robert, David Adkins and his wife, Kari-Ann, and Matthew Stauffacher; and her great-grandchildren, Lizzie and Silas Steinmetz, Ethan and Evie Hoke, and Lucas and Madison Adkins. Helen was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Donald Adkins; her infant son, David Mitchell Adkins; who lived for four days; her parents, James David Bailey and Johnie Fay Bailey; her sister, Charlotte Kleespies; her brother-in-law, George Kleespies; and her nephew, Keith Kleespies. Helen will be remembered most for her unwavering devotion to her family, her joyful spirit, her love of life, and the countless memories she created for those fortunate enough to know and love her. She was a loving wife, devoted mother, cherished grandmother and great-grandmother, and a dear friend to many. Her greatest legacy is the family she loved so deeply and the love she gave so freely. Her memory will live on in the hearts of her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, family, and friends. She was deeply loved, and she will be deeply missed. Visitation will be held from 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM inside the chapel at Davis Greenlawn Funeral Home, Rosenberg, Texas on Saturday, August 22, 2026. Funeral service will begin at 11:00 AM with a burial to follow at Greenlawn Memorial Park. Expressions of remembrance and condolences are welcome and may be left for the family at www.davisgreenlawnfh.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Davis-Greenlawn Funeral Home, 3900 B.F. Terry Blvd. (Hwy 59 South @ FM 2218), Rosenberg, Texas 77471, Phone: 281-341-8800.

Helen Fay Adkins

March 19, 1939 - August 14, 2026