Helen Ruth McKay

Helen Ruth McKay passed away peacefully surrounded by
the love of her family. Born Helen Ruth Haseloff to Louis
and Elvira Haseloff, Helen lived a life rooted in faith, family,
and devotion to those she loved most.
Helen married her high school sweetheart, Douglas
McKay, on May 26, 1956. Together they built a loving home
and shared nearly 50 wonderful years of marriage before
Douglas’s passing in 2005. Their marriage was a lasting
example of loyalty, partnership, and enduring love.
She was a devoted mother to Susan Edmonds and husband
Bobby of Lockett; Terri Ingram and husband Ronald of
Quanah; and Steven McKay and wife Rebecca of Spearman.
She was a proud grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother. She
was preceded in death by her parents, husband, daughter, Susan, greatgranddaughter Sierra, and several other friends and loved ones.
Faith was the foundation of Helen’s life. She cherished her church family and was
the last surviving member of Peace Lutheran Church in Vernon, Texas, before its
closing. She later became a faithful member of Zion Lutheran Church, where her
kindness and steady faith continued to touch others.
Helen found great joy in cheering on her children, grandchildren, and great
grandchildren in sports and activities, rarely missing a chance to support them from
the stands. Whether at a ballgame, school event, or family gathering, she was
happiest surrounded by those she loved.
She also treasured life’s simple pleasures – visits with family, time with her
beloved cat Snooks, and enjoying Bevo’s famous onion rings.
Helen will be remembered for her gentle spirit, unwavering faith, deep love for
family, and the warmth she brought to everyone around her. Her legacy lives on
through the generations she loved so dearly.
Funeral services was held at 10 a.m., Friday, May 15, 2026, at Zion Lutheran
Church in Vernon, Texas with Rev. Steven Brummett officiating. Burial followed at
Wilbarger Memorial Park under the direction of Sullivan Funeral Home.
Visitation was from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., Thursday, May 14, 2026, at Sullivan Funeral
Home.
Memorials may be made to Zion Lutheran Church.