Helen Brunson

Helen Brunson, 93, formerly of Linden, died Wednesday, May 29, 2013 in Abilene. She was born June 30, 1919 in Lamar County, Texas to Isaiah Bradford Logan and Homa Meacham Logan. She grew up in Cass County where she graduated from Linden High School in 1936 and Byrne Commercial College in Dallas. She married Joe Edward Brunson in 1938. They lived in Amarillo from 1946 to 1970; Linden from 1970 to 2006; and she moved to Abilene in June of 2006 to be near her family. She was a member of Linden United Methodist Church and attended Brook Hollow Christian Church in Abilene, TX. Helen was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Brunson; her parents; and a brother, Bill Logan. Survivors include her daughter, Gwen Coonrod and husband, Donald of Hawley; two grandchildren, Ronda Coonrod Cullen and husband, Mitch of Argyle, and Don Coonrod, Jr. and wife, Gwen of Hawley; six great-grandsons, Justin, Corbin, and Chance Coonrod, Aaron, Clayton, and Spencer Cullen; one great-great-grandchild; and two nephews, Carl and Mike Logan. For almost three years, Helen lived at Wesley Court in Abilene and made many new friends both residents and staff. The family wishes to express their appreciation for all the love and care she received. Remembrances may be made to Brook Hollow Christian Church, 2310 S. Willis, Abilene, TX 79605 or to Hospice of the Big Country, 4601 Hartford 2nd Floor, Abilene, TX 79605. A graveside service will be 11 a.m. Monday, June 3, 2013 in Linden Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4pm Sunday at Reeder-Davis-Schindler Funeral Home in Linden.