Helen Amelia Schnitz Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Helen Amelia Schnitz of Nixon, Texas, born in Gonzales, Texas, who passed away at the age of 85, on March 7, 2023. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Leslie Mills and Gladys Mills (Sessions); her siblings, Leslie Mills, Jr., Jackie Holmes Mills, Gladys Adelle Lawrence, Ruby Hare and Dottie Ivey; and her stepgrandson Johnathon Robert Henk.

She is survived by : her husband Wendell H. Schnitz, Sr.; her sons, Charles Allen Schnitz Sr. (Jennifer) and Wendell Herman Schnitz, Jr. (Laura); her grandsons, Charles Schnitz Jr. (Delane), Jacob Kyle Sanders (Amanda), Richard "Rickey" Allen Schnitz (Megan), Travis Anthony Schnitz (Valorie) and Derek Austin Schnitz; her stepgranddaughters, Sara Elizabeth Nino, Bridget Vandervort and Mary Aguillon; and her sisters, Audrey West, Darleen Tabor, Joyce Duell and Marlin Haygood. She is also survived by 15 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren.

If desired, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society at http://www.cancer.org. Donations are being accepted for: American Cancer Society. (https://store.heartfeltsympathies.com).

Suggested donation : American Cancer Society

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Finch Funeral Chapel, LLC

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March 10, 2023

Elaine Rich wrote a sympathy message

“In loving memory of Helen Amelia Schnitz, You were such an accepting and loving Lady. Thank you for being a part of my life. I know you will be greatly missed. With your warm and gentle smiles and open arms you have made so many feel your love. My prayers are with you. Rusty and I both send our love and prayers.”

“I know life will be different for the family, she was such a bond for them all. From her home cooked meals to her lovingly stitched quilts, her smiling face and happy jokes. Helen is a memory that we will all desire to keep. Much love and many prayers to the family.”