Helen L. Chronister was born August 22, 1921 in Tulsa to Charlie H. and Carolyn L. (Boggs) Brown. She passed from this life Saturday, February 23, 2008 at the age of 86. She was a graduate of Tulsa Central High School and worked for Douglas Aircraft during World War II.

Helen was crazy about horses and performed as a trick rider as a young lady. She had a lifelong love of the outdoors and family life and was a lifetime member of the Limousine Cattle Association. She enjoyed the pecan farm and won the pecan pie baking contest at the Tulsa State Fair. She was known to be very frugal in her personal and family life as a wife, mother and homemaker. She served as the first president of the Owen School PTA and worked for the Tulsa County Election Board for many years.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 35 years, James A. Chronister in 1975; as well as 2 brothers, Elmer and Charles Brown; a grandson John Adam Chronister and her very special friend Newman Childers of Tulsa. Helen is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Jim and Donna Chronister of Pryor, OK, Randy and Sheril Chronister of Sapulpa, OK; her sister, Evelyn Alexander of Seattle, WA.

The family will receive friends from 6-8:00 pm Tuesday at Ninde Brookside Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held 10:00 am Wednesday, February 27, 2008 at Memorial Park Cemetery Chapel with a private burial.

Jim and Donna Chronister are long time members of Sooner ApHC. They have been friends and an inspiration to many members. We offer our sincere condolences and love to the Chronister family during this time of loss. Helen will be missed by many people.