Helen Thomas, 66 of Marshall passed away peacefully Friday, October 2, 2015. Funeral services will be held at 11am, Saturday, October 10, 2015 in the Chapel of Downs Funeral Home. A visitation will take place from 5pm to 7pm, Friday, October 9, 2015 at Downs Funeral Home. Helen Louise Thomas, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend went to be with the Lord on Friday, October 2, 2015 in Longview, Texas, surrounded by her loving family at her side. Helen was born April 18, 1949 in Marshall, Texas to Leroy and Delphia Mae Green. Helen attended H.B. Pemberton High School. Being the dedicated caring person she was she became a certified nurse's aide. She worked at Monarch Tile for 10 years, and later she was a care provider at Jordan Home Health until her personal health failed. Together with her husband, Charles and Helen raised their children to put God first, to be fearless, work hard, and to do their best. She was a faithful member of New Point Church of Christ under the leadership of Bro. Charles Bradley. She always had a smile for everyone, even though she was suffering. Helen was preceded in death by her parents, Leroy and Delphia; daughter, Shemeka; and granddaughter, Whitney. She leaves to cherish her memories, the love of her life of the past 43 years, Charles Thomas of Marshall, TX; children, Kenneth (Regina) Green of Duncanville, TX, Shabra Green and Daphine Green both of Marshall, TX; grandchildren, Trey Wilder, Kennedy Edmond, and Danyelle Richardson; siblings, Billy (Beverly) Green of Marshall, TX, Wille (Debra) Green of Allen, TX, Gracie Cleveland of Dallas, TX, Leroy (Barbara) of Ft. Worth, TX, James (Marilyn) Green of Kansas City, MO, William (Temara) of Omaha, NE; mother-in-law, Mrs. Annie B. Thomas; and a host nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.