Helen L. Terese

1944 - 2018

Helen L. Terese obituary, 1944-2018, Metairie, LA

BORN

1944

DIED

2018

FUNERAL HOME

Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home & Cemeteries

5100 Pontchartrain Blvd.

New Orleans, Louisiana

Helen Terese Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 5, 2018.

Helen L. Terese passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 3, 2018 at the age of 73. She was a native of Madisonville, long time resident of Metairie and resident of Mississippi for the past 17 years. Daughter of the late Leon Lessard and Georgie Dupont. Wife of her beloved husband Anthony Terese. She will be sadly missed by her son Anthony Terese, Jr. (Brandy) and only grandson Bradley Terese. Sister of Ivey Martin, Jr. and the late Leon Lessard, Jr. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.


Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Catholic Funeral Service in the chapel of Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd. New Orleans, on Monday, January 8, 2018 at 11am. Public visitation will begin at 9am.

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January 12, 2018

Beverly MacKay Guillot

Anthony and Family: So very sorry to hear about Helen's passing. She was a very sweet lady who was so kind to my mom and dad.(Aunt Margaret and Uncle Buddy) Sunday afternoons at Aunt Santina'a and Uncle Steve's house was always so much fun. She always paid a little extra attention to my parents making sure they had their coffee and dessert. Mom especially thought she was so kind. Everyone laughed and loved all the joking and sometimes even a card game..I know, Anthony, you miss her terribly and so does your son and his little family. Please know you all are in our prayers and we know another Angel is waiting for us in heaven.

January 9, 2018

Paul Kellum

We didn't know Mrs Helen, but we sure heard all nice things about her. God is getting one of his angels back. We will have her and all of you in our prayers.

January 9, 2018

Mary Karmoukos

You will be terribly missed Aunt Helen. We love you and Mr. Tony so much. Coffee at the farm will not be the same without you. We pray for comfort for Uncle Tony, Little Tony, Brandy and Bradley. We will always remember you.

January 7, 2018

Cindy Starling

My condolences to your family. Helen was my father's legal secretary many years ago and I can remember how much he loved and appreciated her dedication, expertise and compassion. I loved visiting my dad in his office on Carondelet with the old self-operating elevator and remember Helen well. I am sorry for your loss.
Cindy McHale Starling (daughter of Charlie and Betty McHale)

January 7, 2018

Our deepest condolences.
Rene and Larry Lehmann [friends of Charles and Betty McHale]

January 7, 2018

Chloe Karmoukos

For as long as I can remember, every time I'd go to my grandparents house Aunt Helen and Uncle Tony would come for morning coffee. We would talk and talk about everything going on in our lives and how great life is. I saw Aunt Helen for the last time on Friday December 29th, out of all the moments I had with her I cherish this one the most. I miss Aunt Helen so much and our thoughts are with you Uncle Tony. I love you both.

January 7, 2018

Margaret Allen

Prayers for Anthony and family, as I know Helen will be deeply missed and a great void will be present for a very long time. I was fortunate to work with Helen as a co-worker in the '70's until she retired to raise her son. I stepped into her shoes as legal secretary for Charlie McHale, who recently died in May, 2015 at age 90. He always had great things to say about Helen...superior intellect, common sense, dependable, compassionate...and I totally agree with him. I remember our days working side by side in our little office. She was the best of the best..I learned so much from her...we had so many laughs..to the point of crying. She was a caring, loving person, a great cook, a great wife and mother. I know she will be missed by all that knew her. I am glad I was able to at least talk to her by telephone about a year ago. She sounded just as she did over 30 years ago..and our conversation was one as though we had talked every week for the past 30+ years...The world needs many more like Helen...
Loved her...and I pray that her family will have strength in healing from such a great loss.

January 6, 2018

My deepest condolences to the family.
May the God of unconditional love,
console your grieving heart during
the loss of your precious beloved
one.
May the family forever cherish the
fondest memories together.
During the challenging days ahead,
may the God of loving kindness,
give you the needed strength to
endure.
My sincere and heartfelt prayers
are with you.
(Psalms 121)

TE, New Orleans, Louisiana

January 6, 2018

Drew Bierds

Going to really miss Helen. She was a great lady and I always loved being around her. My prayers go out to the family. She was always ready to put me in my place and not afraid to tell me what she really thought about things. Loved her and the family.

January 5, 2018

Helen has been a wonderful part of our family for the past
20 years. She was s sweet and kind lady. She made the best chocolate chip cookies and chocolate pie. Our son-in-law,
daughter, grandson, and Mr. Anthony will be our thoughts and
prayers. She will be greatly missed.

January 5, 2018

Kathleen Bertucci

One of the nicest and sweetest people I know . You will be missed terribly Mrs Helen. No matter how long we may have gone without seeing each other we could always feel the closest from you. You and Anthony are so very special to me. Not to mention my little Brother Tony. You are a true Angel now looking down on your family. Oh my how you will be missed.Love you

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