FORT WORTH – Helen Alma (Hart) Luckett, died suddenly on February 15, 2026, following a long life and a short illness at age 102. She was predeceased (2004) by her husband of 55 years, Byron Edward Luckett (“Ed”). She was born in Fort Worth, Texas, on October 14, 1923, to James Archibald Hart and Alma Bertha (Yates) Hart. She grew up in Mineral Wells, graduating from Mineral Wells High School in 1941. During World War II, she worked as a civilian employee of the War Department at Camp Wolters, Texas. She served as a church organist, beginning in 1948. A resident of Fort Worth and member of Ridglea Presbyterian Church since 1953, she served as a Sunday School Teacher for preschool and elementary children (1955-78), before beginning as teacher of a class of adults with mental challenges (1978-2025). She served as member of various church committees (Commitment, 1990, 2003; Christian Education, 1991-3, 2005-7, 2011-2; Worship, 1995-7, 2004; Evangelism, 2001; Nominations, 2008, 2013). She also served as committee chair (Christian Education, 1998, 2006; Fellowship, 1999). In 2003, Helen was awarded an Honorary Life Membership in Presbyterian Women of Ridglea; she subsequently served as Vice President/Moderator (2006-7), President (2007-8), and Secretary (2008-9). Helen was ordained a Ruling Elder in the Presbyterian Church (USA), serving in the Classes of 1999 and 2007; she also served as a trustee (2013-17). She was featured (2011) in Presbyterians Today magazine in a celebration of “Unsung Servants.” Helen also served her community through leadership in the Boy Scouts of America (beginning in 1958), from the unit to the national levels. Her recognitions include the Den Leader Award, Den Leader Coach Award, Arrowhead Honor, Scouter’s Award, District Award of Merit (1974), Silver Fawn (1971), Silver Antelope (1978), God and Service Recognition (2002), Silver Beaver (2017), and Celtic Cross (2018). Helen’s distinctive contributions to training included service on the staff of the first Cub Scout Trainers Wood Badge Course (1976) and the first course in the Northeast Region (1977), plus six additional courses; recognitions include Council Wood Badge of the Year (1979) and Longhorn Council Wood Badge Legacy Award (2008). Her interests included the research and preservation of family history, publishing The Lucketts of Georgia (1976, 2002); she was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution (1949-present), and Navarre Chapter, Huguenot Society of Texas (1989-2017). She is survived by two sons, six grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, March 13, 2026, at Ridglea Presbyterian Church in Fort Worth. Prior to that service, there will be a brief gathering for family and friends at the Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery at 10 a.m. that day. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, contributions to Ridglea Presbyterian Church or Longhorn Council, Scouting America are suggested in her memory. GREENWOOD FUNERAL HOME Greenwood Funeral Homes – Cremation 3344 White Settlement Road, Fort Worth, TX 76107 817-336-0584
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