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Helen Williams Obituary

WILLIAMS Helen Humphrey Williams, a retired seamstress for Top Draw Exclusive Men's Clothing Store, died Monday, October 27, 2008 at home. She was 83. Mrs. Williams was a lifelong resident of New Orleans. She was a member of the Social Ten Social and Pleasure Club and F. J. Morris Senior Center. Preceded in death by her husband, Leo Jessie Williams, Sr., one son, Irvin Joseph Williams, Sr., and one daughter Camille Mary Williams Gordon. Survivors include 3 sons, Leo Williams, Sr., Gerald Williams, Sr. and Merlin Williams, Sr., 3 daughters, Alice Williams Green, Rita Williams Wilson and Helena Williams Hebert. Also survived by 29 grand-children, 35 great grand-children, 9 great-great grand-children and a host of nieces, nephews, other loving relatives and friends. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend a Funeral Mass of Christian Burial at St. Augustine Catholic Church, 1210 Governor Nicholls, New Orleans, LA 70116 on Friday, October 30, 2008 at 11:00AM Visitation will begin at 9:00AM. Recitation of the Rosary at 10:15AM. Interment: St. Roch Cemetery # 2. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to St. Augustine Church. Arrangements by D. W. Rhodes Funeral Home, 1728 N. Claiborne Ave. New Orleans, LA 70116. Sign guestbook at www.Rhodesla.com.

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Published by The Times-Picayune on Oct. 30, 2008.

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Linda Louis Wright

November 5, 2008

I wish to extend my deepest simpathy to all in your lost. I know Auntie Helen will be greatly missed. But you should have peace in knowing she is with Uncle Leo now and their presence will always be surrounding you. God Bless

Carmelite, Keiajuana and Kerry

October 31, 2008

To the Williams Family,
May God bless and keep you during this difficult time. I will always remember Mrs. Williams and the way she taught me to cook gumbo. I will keep your family in my prayers.

Rose McDonald

October 31, 2008

To Leo and Carol Williams & Family:
May God's peace be with you in your time of need.

Edith Aguillard

October 31, 2008

To the Williams & Hebert Families
Please know that I am with you all in prayer. May God's abounding love comfort you during this difficult time. Hearts are heavy now so take time to grieve. Set your thoughts on the wonderful memories of a mother's love and the legacy of life she leaves you with. May she rest in peace.

God bless and keep you.

Love,
Edith Aguillard
FRJ

Locardier Louis Fontenette

October 30, 2008

To The Williams Family:
You have my deepest condolences in the passing of Aunt Helen.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all in your time of grief.
May Aunt Helen's memories bring you comfort.
Your cousin,
Locardier Louis Fontenette & Family

Benjamin Gregory

October 30, 2008

To the family of my dear friend Helen and late husband, I would like to extend my deepest sympathy. God bless you all.
Ben Gregory

Sharon LeBlanc

October 30, 2008

May GOD's words console all of you doing your time of sorrow. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

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