The Republican Party of Texas would like to extend our sincere condolences to the family of past RPT Chairwoman Cathie Adams upon the news of the passing of her mother – Helen Louise Mingee.

Helen Louise Mingee was born on December 16, 1924 to Andrew and Tuss Nelda. One of 8 children, she was born and reared in Illinois along with her eventual husband Clarence. She was married to Clarence for 64 years before she passed away on November 21, 2011. As a very proud American, Helen and Clarence displayed many flags in and around their home. She was a devoted mother of 4 wonderful children whom she loved: Mary Ann Beadle, Cathie Louise Adams, Patricia Marie Mingee and Charles Patrick Mingee. During the war, Helen worked as a telephone operator but as can be seen through her children she loved being a mother. She and Clarence raised their children in Illinois and Iowa before moving to Texas. She was loved by her family and will be deeply missed.

The Republican Party of Texas sends out our deepest sympathies and prayers to Cathie and Homer Adams and their family during this difficult time.

Services for Helen Mingee will be held at Ted Dickey West Funeral Home in Dallas on Wednesday morning, at 10 AM with a visitation at the funeral home tonight from 6PM – 8PM. Donations in Helen's name can be made to the Plano Bible Chapel. The full obituary and online guestbook can be found online here.