Helen Louise Richard, 92, of Port Arthur, TX died Tuesday, January 01, 2013. Helen was born July 19, 1920 in Oakdale, LA to Nathaniel and Marie Johnson. She was a longtime resident of the Port Arthur and Beaumont area. She resided at Serenity House in Port Arthur the last 3 yrs. Helen was a wonderful homemaker and was a blessing to all her family and friends. She was very talented in needlework. Her most recent hobby was making and dressing dolls.Survivors include, daughter, Deborah Pigg and her husband, Gary son, LeRoy Tate and his wife, Alice grandchildren, Michelle Kennedy, Angela Prince, Kenneth Prince, Bonnie Prince, Theron Tate, Shaun Tate, Kelly Tate, Brandi Borne, James Northcutt, John Austin Pigg, and Chelsea Flitcraft 20 greatgrandchildren and 12 greatgreatgrandchildren.She is preceded in death by her parents husband, Austin Richard daughter, Barbara Thibedeaux grandson, Karl Prince greatgrandsons, Tanner Tate and Alex VonFeldt.A gathering of family and friends will be held at Melancons Funeral Home in Nederland on Friday, January 4, 2012 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Her funeral service will be at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 5th at the funeral home with interment to follow at Greenlawn Memorial Park in Port Arthur, TX.
Condolences
Cindy Madrulli
March 1, 2014
My deepest sympathy to you Debbie and Leroy. Your mother was a wonderful person and a good friend. She was blessed with a large and loving family who mattered the most to her. She so loved her grandbabies and taking care of them. She and Austin lived for those precious hugs.She will always hold a special place in my heart.Thank you for sharing her with me all those years.God Bless you.RegardsCindy Madrulli
Brandi Borne
January 4, 2013
Mawmaw taught me so many lessons in life that I will cherish forever. Because of her I know that many problems in life can be solved over a good bowl of gumbo. Because of her I know that it is ok to be a little bit stubborn because it gives me perseverance and the ability to stand up for what I believe in. Because of the lessons she taught me in life I will continue to find strength in myself no matter what life throws my way. Our lives will never be the same without her but she will forever reside in my heart.
Thimothy Tate
January 3, 2013
I was not a Grandson by birth but she treated me no different than those who were. I will miss her.
Vicky Kloecker
January 3, 2013
Helen, I always enjoyed being around you at family gatheringsI used to laugh when you would roll your eyesThank you for being such a good motherinlaw to my brother and a wonderful grandmother to my neices nephewsRest in peaceVicky Kloecker
Diana Kelley
January 3, 2013
My you rest in the arms of an angel.
Terry Delahoussaye
January 3, 2013
Hey girl, I know you are looking down on us from Heaven. Gosh, but the good souls in Heaven are so happy you are there. I know they are enjoying your gumbo as much as we did when you were here. The one ingredient you always put in your gumbo was love and no one could do it as well as you. We all miss and love you and someday we will be with you to enjoy that gumbo.
Regina Gina
January 3, 2013
Helen, are so special to me. I always looked forward to our visits together. We always had so much to talk about and so much fun together. It broke my heart when you could no longer talk to me. I miss you deeply. I can hear your laughter still. I love you my sweet friend and cousin.
Alice Tate
January 3, 2013
I talked with Helen before she got so forgetful. I told her how much I loved her and appreciated the love she showed me. She always treated me like one of her daughters and regardless of whether I really appreciated it at the time, she taught me many things about life. What a blessing you were to us, Helen. I know you are watching us now to make sure we do things just right, but I know it is with love and devotion, because above all, you loved us so much. Thank you. We all love you. See you later.