Helen Marie Cheek

Helen Marie Cheek
September 22nd, 1937 – January 8th, 2021

Helen was born on September 22nd, 1937 in West Monroe, LA, to the union of Alson Jennings and Helen Mae Barnett. She passed away on January 8th, 2021 at the age of 83.

Helen was known for her vibrant personality, unwavering faith, generous heart and an unrelenting positive outlook on life. She was a devoted wife to Kenneth for 63 years. Together, they lived an endearing and meaningful legacy. She often expressed gratitude for God’s numerous blessings, and encouraged others to count their own. She dearly loved her husband, daughters, grandchildren, great grandchildren, family and friends.

Helen was a lifelong member of Fair Park Baptist Church, regularly volunteering her time to celebrate and support members of her church family. She loved antiquing and appreciated fine glass art. She was an amazing cook and felt the happiest with loved-ones gathered around the table. Who could possibly forget her famous Cherry Pecan Christmas pie?

Helen is preceded in death by her parents Alson Jennings and Helen Mae Barnett; and her brother, Alson Barnett, Jr.

Helen is survived by her husband, Kenneth Newton Cheek; her daughters, Angelia Lee and husband Bart; Elisa Bourgeois and husband Jody; her sisters, Eva Ruth Barber and Sophia Paul; her grandchildren, Matthew Lee and wife Anna; Katelin Hubbard and husband Michael; Chad Bourgeois and wife Cibele; Emily Kerley and husband Joseph; great grandchildren Logan, Mary Grace, Lyla, Lucas, Nora, and Olivia .

A celebration of her life will be held at a later date.

Proverbs 31:25-31 (ESV)
Strength and dignity are her clothing,
and she laughs at the time to come.
She opens her mouth with wisdom,
and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue.
She looks well to the ways of her household
and does not eat the bread of idleness.
Her children rise up and call her blessed;
her husband also, and he praises her:
“Many women have done excellently,
but you surpass them all.”
Charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain,
but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised.
Give her of the fruit of her hands,
and let her works praise her in the gates.