Helon Ruth McFarlen

February 24, 1935 - October 13, 2017

Helon Ruth McFarlen, of Del Rio, Texas, peacefully passed through heaven’s gates on Friday, October 13, 2017 at the age of 82 in New Braunfels, Texas. Helon was born on February 24, 1935, in Sargent, Texas. She was the youngest of ten children born to Oscar Leon and Frances Perry Loftin. She married George W. McFarlen, Sr. on November 25, 1953. They made their life and raised their family in Del Rio where G.W. worked Civil Service at Laughlin AFB and Helon worked as an accountant at the Del Rio National Bank. Linda Sotelo, George W. Jr., and Nancy Vignali, along with stepdaughter Patricia Moody, called Helon Mom, Momma, and Honey. Their families grew to include six grandchildren, eight great grandchildren with one more little girl soon to arrive in November. Helon enjoyed being actively involved in the lives of her grandchildren, especially April & Victoria, who were raised by her. Her grandchildren and great grandchildren were the highlights of her life and she adored each and every one. Helon was preceded in death by her parents, siblings, husband, George W. McFarlen Sr., and more recently her granddaughter, Rebecca Lee Vignali. She is survived by her children and their families including sons in law Cesar Sotelo, Carl Vignali, and Kenneth Moody. Helon’s talents and skills were extraordinary. She was a lifetime member of the Del Rio Church of Christ. She genuinely cared, loved, and was loved by all who knew her. She will be missed beyond tears, but we rejoice that she has found peace and comfort within the embrace of our Lord. Please join us in honoring her memory. Visitation will be on Friday, October 20th, from 6 to 9 p.m. and the celebration of her life on Saturday, October 21st, at 10 a.m. at the G.W. Cox Memorial Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Westlawn Cemetery, Del Rio, Texas. In lieu of usual remembrances, you may send donations to a charity of your choice. Funeral arrangements with G. W. Cox Memorial Funeral Home, of Del Rio LTD, 114 Fletcher Drive, Del Rio, Texas. 78840 Ph: 830.775.2000