Helen Ruth McElhany Highsmith Obituary

We bid farewell to Helen Ruth McElhany Highsmith of Plano, Texas, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on July 12, 2024 at the age of 90. Helen Ruth McElhany touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Andrew Nuel White, Sr. and Jennie Stevens White of Seagoville, Texas.; her siblings, Ibra White and Andy White; and her former husband Dr. Neal McElhany.

She is survived by: her husband Frank Highsmith; her children, Steve McElhany (Lori), David McElhany (Talina), Brian McElhany (Sylvia) and Carol Smith (Dale); her stepdaughter Kathryn Lilly (Brian); her grandchildren, Wes McElhany (Jasmine), Brad McElhany (Miranda), Kim Harris (Ben), Andrew McElhany (Shelby), Bethany Huckaby (Tyler), John McElhany (Marissa), Sydney Atkins (Mason), Eric Smith, Ethan Smith, Benjamin Lilly (Aubryn), Victoria Lilly and Caroline Lilly; and her great grandchildren, Corinne McElhany, Ainsley Harris, Evan McElhany, Stella McElhany, Gibson McElhany, John Mark Harris, Sloane Atkins, Willa McElhany, Amelia McElhany and Miller McElhany.

Memorials may be given to Buckner Baptist Children's Home, 5200 Buckner Blvd., Dallas, Texas 75227.