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Helen Verrett Obituary
Visitation will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, August 3 and from 9 a.m. until 12 p.m. Saturday, August 4 at Community Funeral Home, 230 South Hollywood Road, Houma.
Services will begin at 2 p.m. Saturday, August 4, at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 1830 Prospect Boulevard, Houma. Interment will follow the funeral in St. Luke Cemetery, 3755 Bayou Black Drive, Houma.
Helen is survived by Andrea V. Banks, Charita Verrett, Kathy Verrett, Leta V. Williams and Kelvin Verrett Sr. of Houma; Reginald Verrett (Margie), Ronnie Verrett Sr. (Carmen) and Terrell Verrett Sr. (Sharon) of Houston, Texas; Duane Verrett Sr. (Lydia) of Owasso, Oklahoma; 36 grandchildren; 66 great-grandchildren; and nine great-great-grandchildren
She was preceded in death by husband, Harold Verrett Sr.; parents, Abraham Sr. and Effie Short Wallis; son, Harold Verrett Jr.; siblings, Laverne Wallis Sims, Ruth Wallis Evans, Abraham Wallis Jr. and Cleon Wallis Sr.; and one grandson, Michael Verrett.
She was baptized on June 5, 1967 as one of Jehovah's Witnesses and remained a loyal servant until her death
Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
for Helen Verrett
March 3, 2019
God has her soul and she is at peace and she did many marvelous works for the Lord God
Sylvia Holmes-Myers
August 4, 2018
Sorry for your loss...My heart and prayers are with you..
Daphne Holmes
August 4, 2018
We are sending, our deepest sympathy to the Verrett family. She will be sadly missed. She, was one of the sweetest Mother I know. We love you Mrs. Helen Verrett.
James & Cheryl Aitkens,Jr.
August 3, 2018
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during your time of sadness. I remember Ms. Helen as a very passionate person about her beliefs. She will be sadly missed.
Jarriel Anderson
August 3, 2018
We will always love you mother. Take ur rest. Love you always the Anderson Family
Shelia Martinear
August 3, 2018
My sincere condolences to the family.
A. Jeffrey LaValley
August 3, 2018
My prayers are with the family during this transitional season.
Roberta Poindexter
August 2, 2018
Praying for the family much love to all
April Sims Turner
August 2, 2018
My heart goes out to my family Ms. Leta and her family. Mother was a Mother to all I remember if I would be sitting on the bed and she would walk in house I would jump up and say oh get off the bed, Mother coming. Praying God continues to healing the family. Love yall
Jimmie DeNise Thorn
August 2, 2018
I am so sorry for your loss. I know too well how much that hurts but Jehovah got her and he have us too. One day we'll see her again.
Kasey Hawkins
August 1, 2018
Sending my prayers and my love to the family
Mona Wallis
August 1, 2018
Forever in my heart, really going to miss my visit and long conversation LOVE always your niece Mona
Wendy Harris
August 1, 2018
I am so sorry for your loss and I will keep you lifted in prayer the Verret family.
Gloria Cox
August 1, 2018
Praying for you and your family. Sorry for your loss.
Charlita White
August 1, 2018
My condolences to the family, I'm so sorry for the loss of Ms. Helen, she will truly be missed on Boykin St.
Fran Bourque
August 1, 2018
A life well lived with honor and devotion. She will be missed by all that loved her.
Sheryl Lewis and Family
August 1, 2018
My condolences prayers and thoughts are with the family.
Jesse Guerrero Jr
August 1, 2018
Sorry to hear the news of your loved one's passing. Having to say goodbye to one so dear as your mother is never easy. May your mourning be shortlived, tempered by fond memories and the joyful prospects of seeing her again in Paradise. I extend my deepest sympathies to Duane, Lydia and the entire Verrett family. May you all find peace and comfort in this trying time.
Sandra Lieteau
August 1, 2018
Condolences to the Family
Lori Ann Williams
August 1, 2018
Mother will truly be missed. She was a very wise woman and when I did get a chance to sit and talk with her; I didn't leave empty minded. Conversations were always worth the visit.
Get your rest now Mother!!
My prayers are with the family.
Curtis Morgan
August 1, 2018
Helen Verrett was a stalwart friend and neighbor, the Matriarch of Boykin Subdivision. She will truly be missed! I send my love to her children, some of whom I taught.and the rest of her family. Thank you Helen, for your service to the Boykin Community; you are forever loved!
TaLisha F
August 1, 2018
Ms. Helen, (Mother) was a blessing indeed. She will be missed and I can't wait to see her in the new system. It was a privilege to spend the time I was able to with her just talking and laughing. My heart goes out to the family as well as my prayers.
Torey Ringo
August 1, 2018
Sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you
Shawn Garner
August 1, 2018
We love and miss you Mother
Sandra L. Boykin
July 31, 2018
My thoughts and prayers are with the family. May the precious memories bring you peace and comfort.
Carolyn Williams
July 31, 2018
Sorry for the lost of a love
Dianne Celestin
July 31, 2018
My prayers and condolences to the verrett family!
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