Iris Parrish Stout

Helen Claire, Carol Ann and Mary,
Your mother was a lovely woman, very bright and interesting. She was a wonderful friend to all of us when we moved into Chevy Chase Ward in 1958. She was the only person who ever invited us to dinner as a family. She has lived an exemplary life and I understand she managed well right to the end. Ralph and I send our love to you all and our sympathy. Barbara and Ralph Mecham

Helen Claire:

Having just found your mother's obituary on-line I wanted to let you know both how sorry I am for your loss, but also how grateful I am that I was able to get to know your mother from time to time. She was really an extraordinary woman. One would need no other evidence of that than your own life. We've known each other for nearly fifty years and I have to admit that learning first hand how amazing your mother was came as no surprise to me having known you...