Helen Doris Crooks

Helen S. Crooks, age 89 of Loudon, TN, returned to her Heavenly home on September 1, 2024. Following many years, Helen retired from Alcoa and enjoyed traveling & living in Tellico Village with her husband, Matt L. Crooks, Jr., who preceded her in death in 2019. Helen enjoyed making sour dough bread, time spent with family & friends and especially loved flowers, the color purple & was a fierce Tennessee Vols fan. Helen is survived by her children: Jeff (Kandy) Hodge, Todd (Susan) Hodge, Nikki Hodge; 4 daughters by marriage: Karen (Ron) LeMaster, Janet Smith, Linda (Scott) Richards, Sandy (Benny) Wilson; many grandchildren & great grandchildren; sister, Betty McClellan. The family will be receiving friends at Smith’s Trinity Chapel, 1402 Tuckaleechee Pike, Maryville, TN 37803 on Sunday, September 22, 2024, from 12:00 PM until 2:00 PM. Smith Funeral & Cremation Service 865-983-1000 www.smithlifeandlegacy.com