Helen Bea Olvey Rosenthal 1938-2024

 

Helen Bea Olvey Rosenthal

August 13, 1938 -–

November 14, 2024

 

Helen Bea Olvey Rosenthal was born August 13, 1938, in Noblesville, Indiana to Mary Lehr Olvey and Runnels Eugene Olvey. She passed away peacefully the morning of November 14, 2024. Helen moved to Houston with her family in 1952. She graduated from Lamar High School in 1956 and attended Texas Christian University. She was a member of Chi Omega Sorority.

On September 27, 1958, Helen married Charles Bernard Rosenthal at St. John the Divine in Houston. They shared almost 65 years of marriage and had 2 daughters: Linda Rosenthal Elkin and Karen Rosenthal Watkins. Helen and Charles and their girls lived in many different places including Pennsylvania, Wyoming, several cities in Texas, Oklahoma, California, and Singapore. She and Charles were lucky to be able to travel the world.

In 1981 she and Charles finally settled down in Sugar Land where Helen became an integral member of the Sugar Creek community. She was active in the Sugar Creek Garden Club, the Sugar Creek Women’s Association, and played tennis for many years on teams at the Sugar Creek Country Club. She was an avid bridge player and was always up for any activity with her many friends!

Not only did Helen participate actively in organizations in her community, but she was also an involved and beloved mother and Grammy to her children: Linda and Karen; to her grandchildren: Sarah, David, Madeline, and Emily; and to her greatgrandchildren: Clara Jade, Delaney, and Virginia. She was never too busy to attend their activities or help with babysitting (unless it was Monday morning when she had a tennis match).

Helen was preceded in death by her parents, Mary and Runnels Olvey, her husband Charles, and her younger brother Fred Olvey. She is survived by her brother Mike Olvey, her daughters Linda (Jeff) and Karen (Tom). She also leaves behind four grandchildren to cherish her memory: Sarah Connelly (Mac), David Elkin (Jessica Hines), Madeline Cole (Shelby), and Emily Watkins as well as three great-grandchildren: Clara Jade Marquez, Delaney Connelly, and Virginia Connelly.

The family is grateful for the care and companionship provided by Clara Gonzales, the staff at the Tradition Buffalo Speedway, Choice Hospice and One You Love Homecare. Helen’s life was lovingly supported and brightened by their participation in her care.

A visitation and reception will be held Friday, November 22, 2024, at Settegast-Kopf - Sugar Creek in the Morrow Chapel (15015 Southwest Fwy, Sugar Land, TX 77478) from 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. A Graveside and Committal service will be held Saturday, November 23, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. Forest Park Westheimer Cemetery (12800 Westheimer, Houston TX 77077). In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Helen’s name to The Sugar Creek Garden Club (c/o Shelly Lamb, 926 Longview Dr., Sugar Land, TX 77478) or the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (www.givenow.lls.org).