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Helen Atchley Obituary
Shreveport, LA - Mrs. Helen Ann Ford Atchley, 87, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 28, 2012. A private family graveside service will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 2, at Forest Park Cemetery. Officiating will be The Rev. Paul Martin, Rector of St. Paul's Episcopal Church.
Mrs. Atchley was born May 5, 1925, at her uncle's clinic, Vaughan Bendal Wright Clinic in Monroe, LA. She was a resident of Shreveport for over 60 years. She truly had unconditional love for her family and always encouraged them to follow their dreams. Mrs. Atchley loved the LSU Tigers and tried to place a bet on them in June. While fishing at their Toledo Bend camp her attire was always a purple shirt and straw hat. She raised Thoroughbred horses and attended regularly at the racetrack.
Mrs. Atchley was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph Gipson Ford, Jr. and Helen Vaughan Howell Ford. She is survived by her loving husband of 68 years, whom she married on Veterans Day November 11, 1943, Ben Daniel Atchley, Sr.; son, Ben Daniel Atchley, Jr. and wife, Pat; daughter, Jo Ann A. Ramsey and husband, William Harry Johnson Ramsey; grandchildren, Helen Parrish Ramsey, Jordan Paige Hoffpauir and husband, Chase, Brian Atchley and wife, Delise; great-grandchildren, Carmen Anne Namie, Hayden Ramsey Hoffpauir, Helen Ramsey Hoffpauir and Barrett Daniel Atchley; sister, Betty Jo Wolff, of Fairhope, AL; and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family requests that memorials be made to Grace Home, 1035 Margaret Place, Shreveport, LA 71101.
The family would like to express their sincere appreciation to Montclair Assisted Living, Renee, Melanie and Cathy; Dr. David M. Abdehou; nurse and friend, Cami Joria.
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Sandy & Richard Neeson
August 10, 2012
We are very sorry for your loss. We know how special Helen was to all of you.
May God comfort you and give you peace.
Carol Kruck
August 5, 2012
JoAnn, so sorry for your loss.
Charlie Coyle
August 2, 2012
Our prayers and thoughts are with the Atchley, Ramsey and Hoffpauir families.
Mel Phillips
August 1, 2012
Many fond memories of Ms. Helen and Mr. Ben. Thanks for the memories.
Bill Offer
August 1, 2012
Dear Ben,
I was deeply saddened to learn of Helen Ann's death. It brought up a lot of wonderful memories. I remember Jerry and I going over to your home on Jenkins Street and watching boxing on Wednesday night TV. Helen Ann was always so effervescent and sweet.
Ben, I really don't know what to say except I extend my deepest symphony to you and your family. My prayers and thoughts are with you....Your old friend, Bill Offer
August 1, 2012
To Ben, Jo Ann and Danny.......Long live all of the memories on Jenkin Street!
Love, Kaye Jolly Cochran and the Jolly Girls!
Barry Kuperman
August 1, 2012
Mr. Atchley, Danny & Jo Ann,
Sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts are with you all...remembering times past...please accept my deepest sympathies.
Debra Nohse Friar
August 1, 2012
We have such precious memories of your mother,the adventures on Toledo Bend and finding those "honey holes". - May God give you comfort during this difficult time. Our prayers and thoughts are with each of you.
Shirley McLean
August 1, 2012
Mr. Atchley, Ben and Pat,
So sorry for your loss. May the peace and love of Jesus wrap you in His arms during this season of your lives.
Juanita Rodriguez
August 1, 2012
I am so sorry to hear of Mrs. Atchley's passing. She was the best neighbor and her and Mr. Ben where so good to me and my kids. She will be missed but know that she is in a better place. Lovers Lane was never the same after they moved.
Juanita, Robert and Jennifer
July 31, 2012
We will truly miss Ms. Helen's beautiful smile and witty sense of humor! She kept us on our toes keeping up with her!! Our Father is welcoming home a good one. We love you, Helen Ann.
Kathy Kelley
Montclair Park
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