Helena Richard Holbrook Vintinner

Helena Richard Holbrook Vintinner of Graham, Texas, formerly of Leander, TX, and Concord NH, passed away peacefully early Saturday morning, August 24, 2024.  Interment will be at Noon October 14, 2024 at the New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery, 110 Daniel Webster Hwy, Boscawen, NH. 

Helena, 91, born to Paul and Geraldine Holbrook in Concord on July 26, 1933, was raised in Pembroke, NH. She was a graduate of Concord High School class of 1951. She married the love of her life, Parker and together they raised six children. Helena was predeceased by her; parents, husband, daughter Lynn Posey, granddaughter Abby Stephens, sister Joan Perriello, brother Richard and daughter-in-law Brenda.

Helena loved her family more than anything else in this world. As a young woman, she was always surrounded her grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins. Helena worked at JC Penny Co. and Sanel Auto Parts in Concord for many years. Later she was quite successful in Mary Kay Cosmetics along with her sister-in-law Cookie. Helena had many close friendships that she held dearly through out her life.

Helena enjoyed the seacoast of New England and together with Parker, they traveled to many NE beaches, harbors and their favorite coastal light houses.

Following retirement, Helena and Parker moved to Texas, joining several of their children and grandchildren. Helena became an accomplished quilter, traveling throughout the southwest from California to Florida, attending quilting events and workshops. She sewed personalized quilts for disabled veterans and displaced persons. “Gram” created wall hangings, holiday stockings and school back packs for her precious grandchildren and great grandchildren. Helena inspired her daughter Joanie, affectionately known as Pookie, to pursue the sewing arts as a business.

Helena is survived by her daughter Joanie & husband Brian Stephens of Graham Tx, sons; Larry & wife Patricia of Franklin MA, John & wife Debra of Pittsfield NH, Peter & wife Alvesa of Leander Tx, Mitch & wife Bonnie also of Leander Tx, nine grandchildren; Jessica Vintinner & fiancée Jamie, Erin & husband Nick Betley, Sean Vintinner, Alexis & Josh Sheldon, Amanda & Chris Cutter, Crystal & Jay Foster, Jacob & Olivia Vintinner, Jason Vintinner, Elizabeth & Dan Bundschuh, nine great grandchildren; Zach, Whitney, Chris, Nathan, Maeve, Veronica, Abbey, Carter, Caden, and one great, great grandchild-Luna, cousins; Priscilla Pelletier & Dick Townsend, sister-in-law Marty Fuller, niece Kim, nephews; David & Scott and David.

In lieu of flowers, Memorials may be made to Beyond Faith Hospice or a charity of your choice. 

Arrangements by Morrison Funeral Home, Graham, Texas. Services will be announced at later date.

Family would like to thank staff of Elison Assisted Living of Graham for their devoted care this past year as well as Beyond Faith Hospice.