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Helen Pittman Obituary
Shreveport, LA - Mrs. Helen Childs Pittman, 81, beloved mother, grandmother and friend passed away on Friday, September 18, 2015, after a brief illness. Graveside services will begin at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 20, at Evergreen Memorial Cemetery in Minden, LA. Officiating will be Rev. Dr. Wayne Carter of St. Mark's Episcopal Cathedral.
Mrs. Pittman was raised in Springhill, LA and graduated from Springhill High School in 1952. After attending the Dallas Methodist Hospital School of Nursing she started her 52 year nursing career as a Registered Nurse in the Shreveport area.
She is survived by her daughter, Stephanie Pittman Taylor and husband, Barry; son, Edward Blaine Pittman, II; grandchildren Anna Claire Taylor and Edward Blaine Pittman, III; and friends, Eunice DeBrow, Sandra May, Laura Boyd and Kitty and Bill Taylor.
The family would like to express their sincere appreciation to Dr. McSharma, Dr. Ghattas, Dr. Jonathan Davis and Dr. Robert Masingil.
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Deby (Perry) Allen-Monroe
February 13, 2021
Helen was a wonderful and nurturing nursing mentor early in my career. She was one of the kindest women I knew, and made my first years in Shreveport feel like home.
Jaya McSharma
September 21, 2015
I am so sorry for your loss. Mrs. Pittman was a pleasure to take care of. I enjoyed her sweet smile and disposition. May God bless you during this difficult time. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
September 20, 2015
I became friends with Helen at Azalea Estates---she was a very good friend and I loved her very much---may God comfort your heart and give you peace-I will miss her---Elaine DeVault
Carol Shoul
September 20, 2015
Helen and I worked together for many years at Highland Hospital. She was a great nurse and a special lady.
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