Gries, Helen L., of St. Peters, Missouri, died on Sunday, July 31, 2011 at the age of 93. Loving wife of Edwin C. Gries, Jr.; beloved daughter of the late Alfred and Rachel Etter; devoted mother of Gary E. (Rose) Gries and Kenneth (Jeanne) Gries; dear grandmother of 4 and great-grandmother of 3. She is preceded in death by her 10 siblings. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Zion Lutheran Church, Harvester.