Helen Kathryn Hastings

Helen Kathryn White Hastings, 88, was born in Dallas, Texas to Louise and Ray White. She passed away peacefully in her sleep on June 21, 2022 after a long illness. She was a beloved daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She was preceded in death by her parents, Louise and Ray White, her beloved husband Bill Hastings, and grandson Matthew Maples. She is survived by three daughters and one son and their families: Daughter - Kathy Maples Jones and son-in-law Richard Jones, granddaughter Megan Maples Copeland and her husband Chad Copeland, great granddaughters Ella, Olivia and Teresa (Tessa) and great grandson Eli as well as great grandsons, Dealey and Cohen Maples and bonus granddaughters Brittany Hinrichsen, husband Nathaniel and children Edith, Emily, Luke and Judah and Taylor Ann and husband Taylor Steele Weaver. Son - William Keith Hastings and his lifetime partner Deanise Vaughn and their three children Brook, Donnie and Donna and seven grandchildren, Trinity, Zayin, Yael, Anabelle, Everlee, Justice, and Cannon. Daughter - Jeri Walsh and son-in-law Bob Walsh, granddaughter Tabitha Frailing, her husband Brennan Frailing, great granddaughters Everly and Mae and great grandson Ford. Daughter - Karen Leggett and son-in-law Scott Leggett, granddaughter Aubrey, bonus granddaughter Morgan Bassett and her husband Zack and great grandchildren Brynlee and Broxen. In the words of granddaughter, Megan, “Nanny was a firecracker who taught me to love life, traveling, adventure and crafting. Her artistic talents, before Alzheimer’s took its toll, were amazing. She made dresses and dolls and needlepoint Christmas stockings for all the grandkids and even a dollhouse and a ceramic Christmas train village. We love and miss you, Nanny!” Granddaughter Tabitha said “My Nanny is home in heaven with Grandaddy and Matt. She was the best grandmother! She taught me manners, cooking, and how to braid hair. I will never forget her little chuckle and her telling me how she was “tickled” when she told stories. She made the best scrambled eggs and chicken and dumplings. Rest easy sweet Nanny,” Granddaughter Aubrey credits her Nanny with inspiring her to enter culinary school. “She taught me how to cook and I loved spending time with her. I will miss her so much!” Helen was a 1952 graduate of Sunset High School and an active member of the Bison Alumni Association. After Dad passed, she enjoyed traveling with the Alumni group on cruises to Alaska and Hawaii among other memorable trips. A Rosary Service will be held at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 1111 Danieldale Road, Duncanville, Texas on Monday, July 11, 2022 at 3:30 pm and a graveside service will be held at the Dallas/Fort Worth National Cemetery, 2000 Mountain Creek Parkway, Dallas, Texas on Monday, August 1, 2022 at 11 am.