With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Helen Aline Stem in Burnet, Texas, born in Lorena, Texas, who passed away on July 8, 2023 at the age of 97. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Helen Aline Stem to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by : her husband Alva Bryan Stem; her son Alva Bryan Stem, Jr. (Helen); her parents, Ezra Lee Crook and Clara Bess Crook; and her brothers, Emery Lee Crook, Edward Crook, Aubrey Crook, Coke Crook, Vernon Crook, Rob Crook and Billy Crook.

She is survived by : her daughter Susie Houston (Herb Houston); her daughter-in-law Sherry Stem; her grandchildren, Taylor Houston Beck (Paul Beck), Trey Houston (Shannon Houston), Tyler Houston, Sheena Stem Olenick (Blake) and Rex Stem; and her great grandchildren, Kennedy Meno, Kellen Meno, Declan Houston, Hayes Houston, Miller Houston and Braxton Olenick. She is also survived by nieces and nephews.

The family requests those who wish, consider making a donation to Waco Meals on Wheels or their favorite charity.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home