Photo courtesy of Winnfield Funeral Home - Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Helen Morton Gist, age 93, passed away on June 16, 2015, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Born and raised in New Haven, CT, she was a resident of Baton Rouge for nearly 60 years. Helen was the daughter of the late Joseph Samuel and Adina Morton and the sister of the late Joseph Vincent and Calvin...
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Ms. Gist was a "light" in my music journey and as a freshman at S.U., much needed guidance. Thanks, ... and now rest in peace knowing that you made a difference.
Woodie Douglas
September 29, 2019 | Vacaville, CA | Student
On behalf of the Gist family, we are comforted by the kind words friends, former students and colleagues left in this guest book. We now have an angel looking over us in heaven. Thank you for sharing your memories of my mother!
Rosalyn Gist Porter
July 05, 2015 | Orlando, FL
To Rosalyn and the entire Gist family,
So sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. May God continue to surround you with His love and strength as you go through this difficult journey. Be comforted that she is with God and another guardian angel to watch over you and the family. Praying for you all. Take care.
Wynona Johnson-McAfee
July 01, 2015 | Houston, TX
To the Gist Family:
May God give you strength and comfort you during this difficult time. My mother Mrs. Shirley Coutee Webb worked in the Music Department with Mrs. Gist for many years. My family and I send our condolences to you for the loss of such a great woman and educator. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. She will be greatly missed by us all!
Mrs. Shirley Coutee Webb
Verretta Webb-Johnson
June 26, 2015 | Baton Rouge, LA
To Mr. Gist and Family,
We were deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Mrs. Gist. She was a wonderfully talented musician, a gifted educator, a devoted member of Phi Delta Kappa, and an inspiration to all. It is our prayer that God's loving grace and your wonderful memories will sustain you during this time. Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot bear. Our thoughts and prayers remain with you.
In His Love,
Steve and Saundra Yancy McGuire
June 25, 2015 | Baton Rouge, LA
May God enfolds each of us in the days to come in our lost of Helen, Your Wife,your mother ,soror,mentor and my friend. God bless!
Rev Connie Foster-Breaux
June 25, 2015 | New Orleans, LA
Dear Helen Gist
God never makes a mistake. God knew that you would be the compliment to my professional journey. Thank you for believing in me even when I did not believe I could, you knew I would .
I am missing you so much,tell my Madear I am pressing on until We meet again
Connie Breaux
June 25, 2015 | New Orleans, LA
The Gist Family
A neighbor for 50 years,
a classmate and friend;
many happy memories.
Our thoughts and prayers...
Ron Posey, AIA and Family
Ron Posey
June 25, 2015 | Kansas City, MO
To the Gist family: I am greatly saddened to know that one of my favorite teachers and role models has passed away. I have so much respect and admiration for your mother. Because my mother is ill, I was unable to make the services. I sincerely hope that you all bear this loss with a sense of serenity. Heaven opened up for Mrs Gist; the loss is ours. Best regards, Celeste (Tyson) Sanders and Family
Celeste Sanders
June 25, 2015 | Baton Rouge, LA