Helen P. Herd, 88, of Plano, Texas, formerly of Odessa, Texas, Kerrville, Texas and Bryan, Texas, died on December 21, 2018, at Ohana Cares, personal care home of Jennifer's Angels. Born June 09, 1930, in Dallas, she is predeceased by her parents, Edna Burden Kraner and Arthur O. McLeland, and her late husband, Marvin R. Herd. After graduating from Sunset High School in Dallas, she became a homemaker in Odessa, Texas with her husband and four children. She was an excellent cook, could make a house a home, loved reading, and doing crossword puzzles. She enjoyed having company and visiting with her friends and relatives. She became a Christian and attended the Methodist Church and Presbyterian Church while in Odessa. Helen and Marvin Herd had four children, Vicki Womack of Cypress, Texas, Douglas Herd of Plano and Lisa Herd of Plano; and the late Roger Herd of Plano, Texas. Her family also includes her granddaughter, Leah Thompson of Boerne, Texas, grandson Aaron Herd of San Antonio, Texas and grandson, Dylan Herd, and granddaughter, Taylor Herd both of Plano, Texas; and five great grandchildren; and her sister, Karen Hanson of Conroe, Texas and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. The memorial service will be announced soon. In lieu of flowers, please consider giving in her honor to your favorite charity. Arrangements under the direction of: ARIA Cremation Service and Funeral Home 19310 Preston Road Dallas, Texas 75252 214 306 6700