Bandera, Texas – Helen Marie Davenport, 86, died on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at the Davenport Ranch in Bandera, Texas. She was born in Wink, Texas on September 30, 1937. She was the daughter of Thelma Louise Kerr and Ellis Parrish.
Helen married Claybourne Booker Davenport on June 17, 1955, in Cuidad Acuna, Mexico. They had 3 children; and later adopted a 4th child. Claybourne enlisted into the military, and they spent 20+ years of their lives traveling the world as a military family.
Helen is survived by her husband of 69 years, Claybourne Booker Davenport. They have lived at the Davenport Ranch for 40+ years. She leaves behind her 4 children, Boone (Eileen) of Robertsdale, Alabama; SueAnn of Austin, Texas; David of San Antonio, Texas; and Alex (Sarah) of Wilmer, Alabama. She is additionally survived by her grandchildren April and Wesley; Ron and Madison; Booker, Brigitte, and Danielle; and Matthew. Helen was preceded in death by her entire birth family and her grandson Booker. Booker was known to say this to his Grandma everyday: “Grandma, you’re my favorite person in the whole world.” He even gave his Grandma’s name to his daughter! In addition to her grandchildren, she is survived by her great-grandchildren Coy, Sabrina, Hayes, and Tanner; Elena (Ellie); Lilly Rae and Leonardo (Leon). She also has a great-greatgrandson, Colt.
Helen had many friends scattered all over the world. Many of her close friendships were more than 60 years long. She loved a party and was always a willing participant for a dance! Her loss will be a huge miss for all of us.
She will have quite the welcoming committee on the other side of life.
There will not be a formal burial at this time. Helen and Claybourne have a family plot at the Bandera Cemetery on the Kerrville Highway. The family requests those who wish to express sympathy to consider donating to the (Bandera Meals on Wheels) Silver Sage at www.silversage. org or you can call (830)796-4969. We, the family, thank this organization for putting eyes and a loving touch onto the lives of our parents over the past few years.
