Frances Helker

Frances Irene Helker, age 78 of Clovis, passed from this life on Saturday, March 29, 2025 in Clovis.

A come-and-go viewing will be held on Monday, April 7, 2025 from 9 AM to 5 PM at Steed Todd Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 11 AM at the Living Stones Community Church of the Nazarene, 1800 N. Norris, Clovis, NM, with Rev. Rusty Brian, PhD, officiating. Burial will follow in Lawn Haven Cemetery under the direction of Steed Todd Funeral Home.

Frances was born in Pampa, Texas on June 21, 1946 to Lloyd and Noma Lee (Kreis) Hampton. She married Cleo Helker on October 30 in Palestine, Texas and they shared 53 years of love, laughter, and life until his passing.

Frances was devoted to her family and spent her married life managing her home as a housewife. She liked going to visit the Senior Citizens and Baxter Center, and loved going to church every week at Living Stones Community Church of the Nazarene where she was an active and beloved member.

Frances was preceded in death by her husband, Cleo; her parents Lloyd and Noma Hampton; and four children.

Left behind to cherish her memory are her six children, numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren, several nieces, nephews, friends and church family.

Pallbearers will be Tokos Martinez, Joe Angel Martinez, Cleo Helker, Virgil Helker, David Helker and Michael Estrada.

The family wishes to extend their sincere thanks to everyone who was there in her life.