Helen Doucet Hairston, 88, of Bay City passed away December 13, 2014. She was born September 19, 1926 in Evangeline, LA to the late Herbert Doucet and Hope Daigle Doucet. Helen married Charles R. Hairston on December 17, 1960. He fondly called her "Sport Model." Helen moved to Bay City in 1948.

Helen attended school in Evangeline, LA and graduated in Iota, LA. She went to S.L.I. in Lafayette, LA. She was a former school teacher, owned and operated Helen's Tot Shop and Hairston Real Estate in Bay City.

She loved playing Bridge and belonged to Bridge Clubs, Sorority Book Reviews, enjoyed attending symphonies and performing arts with friends and traveling and shopping.

Survivors include one brother Chester Doucet and wife Agnes of Evangeline, LA; one sister Marie Bailey of Bell City, LA; several nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews and her dear special friend Susie Milberger, whom she thought of as a daughter. She was a wonderful sister and "Aunt Granny", as she called herself, to grand-nephews Niklas and Shadd Bailey, whom she referred to as her grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband; her brothers Walter Trahan, Reggie, Fred & Henry Doucet and a niece Theresa Quibideaux.

The family will receive friends and relatives from 5pm until 7pm Tuesday at the funeral home. Funeral service will be 10:00 AM Wednesday, December 17, 2014 at St. Mark's Episcopal Church with Rev. Brad Sullivan officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Troy Bailey, Arthur Milberger, Gary Krenek, Lindsey Thompson, Dick Crow and Bruce Henson. Honorary pallbearers will be Niklas Bailey and Shadd Bailey

The family would like to express thanks to Dr. Kahn & staff of Resthaven and Brighton Hospice nurse Ginger in Louisiana. A special thank you goes to Dr. Sacco and Bay Villa Nursing Home in Bay City.

Memorials in her name may be made to St. Mark's Episcopal Church; 2200 Ave E; Bay City, TX 77414.