Gertrude "Trudy" Helms

Gertrude “Trudy” “Tinker” “Nana” Helms, 91, of Mechanicsville, MD, died June 2, 2026. Born February 2, 1935, she was the daughter of the late John William and Annie Mae (Latham) Davis.

On October 6, 1955, Trudy married her childhood sweetheart, the late Homer Edgar Helms at St. John’s Francis Regis Catholic Church. They enjoyed over 58 years together until his death on May 25, 2014. Trudy is survived by three daughters, Linda Buckler and Rhonda Wathen (Mike -deceased) of Hollywood, MD, Brenda Tominack (John) of Mechanicsville, MD; six grandchildren, Bradley Buckler (Galina), Holly Wathen, Craig Wathen, Jason Edgar Tominack (Chiara), Mark Davis Tominack (Veri), and Chelsea Tominack (Ryan); nine great-grandchildren, Brittany (Glenn), Devin, Amber, Tanya, Mykolai “Mickey”, Leo, Alina, Teresa Trudy, and Raphael. She was preceded in death by sisters, Betty Nealis (Buck) and Agnes Stewart (Jake), half-sister Annie Sweeney, brothers, Frank, John and Thomas Davis and son-in-law, Mike Wathen.

After graduating from Great Mills High School, Trudy was a bookkeeper for General Acceptance Corporation (GAC), a teacher’s aide at Banneker and Oakville Elementary Schools and a third grade teacher at St. John’s Catholic School. She left teaching to care for her mother for eleven years. She also provided day care for her six grandchildren and helped with her great-grandchildren when needed. She lovingly took care of her sick husband for many years.

Trudy enjoyed her plants, trips to Rehoboth Beach with her family, playing games with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and playing cards with her friends. Visits and telephone visits with family and friends brought her much happiness. Christmas was her favorite time of the year. She loved giving and receiving cards.

The family will receive friends on Monday, June 8, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM at Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, June 8, 2026, at 10:30 AM in St. John’s Catholic Church in Hollywood, MD with Father Ray Schmidt officiating. Interment will follow in the Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Craig Wathen, Jason Tominack, Mark Tominack, Ryan Langley, Jacob Nealis, and Steven Stewart.

Memorial Contributions may be made to the SMC Gov – Home Delivered Meals, P.O. Box 653, Leonardtown, MD 20650 or Hollywood Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 79, Hollywood, MD 20636.

Condolences may be made to the family at www.mgfh.com.

Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home and Cremation Services, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.