June 6, 1934-May 14, 2026

Helen Ann Link, age 91, of Houston, Texas passed away peacefully on May 14, 2026, in Friendswood, Texas. Ann was born on June 6, 1934, in Houston, Texas to Ruby Ann (Anderson) Bordovsky and Jerome John Bordovsky, Sr.

Ann is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Elbert Watson Link. She is also preceded in death by her parents, and her brother Charles Edward Bordovsky.

She is survived by her brother Jerome (Jerry) John Bordovsky Jr. and sister-in-law, Janice Neely Bordovsky, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Ann grew up in Houston and was a 1952 graduate of Stephen F. Austin High School where she was a member of The Scottish Brigade Drill Team and served as Drill Major. After high school, she attended Rice University (formerly Rice Institute) and graduated in 1956 with a degree in English. It was there that she met her husband Bert (’55). They married and Bert proudly began his service in the United States Army with Ann by his side. Bert earned the rank of Lieutenant Colonel and through the years, they lived abroad over half of their “Army Years” including assignments in Germany, and Argentina. Later, they returned to Houston and Ann continued to work and dedicate her time in numerous volunteer capacities. Her efforts earned her the Volunteer of the Year award from the Institute of International Education. She also served as president of the ATSPE 1995-96.

Ann was an enthusiastic supporter of her alma mater, Rice University and Rice Baseball. She loved travel, reading, gathering with family and friends, and time with her cat. She was a member of St. Philip’s United Methodist Church.

Family and friends are cordially invited to the funeral service at Jeter Memorial Funeral Home, 311 North Friendswood Dr. Friendswood, TX 77546, on Thursday, May 21, 2026. Visitation will begin at 1:00 PM and the Funeral will begin at 2:00 PM.