Louise Helen Whitehead, age 84, of Saucier, went to be with her Heavenly Father on June 10, 2012.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Melvin Eugene Whitehead; her daughter, Della Lopez; her grandson, Toby Sharkey; and her great granddaughter; Tristan Sharkey.
She is survived by her four children, Elane Patterson (Samuel), Patricia Sharkey, Jo Mauffray (Donald), and Eddie Delaney (Lora); twenty four grandchildren; seventy great grandchildren; and four great great grandchildren.
Helen, a native of Baton Rouge, was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She loved her dogs, enjoyed gardening, and was an avid LSU football fan.
She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.
Memorial donations may be made to the Humane Society of South Mississippi in Helen's name.
The funeral service will be held on Thursday, June 14, 2012 at 11:15 AM at the RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Rd, Gulfport, with a visitation from 9:00 AM until the service. Burial will follow at Biloxi National Cemetery.
Visitation
JUN 14. 09:00 AM - 11:15 AM Riemann Family Funeral Home- 3RR 11280 Three Rivers Rd. Gulfport, MS, US, 39503
Service
JUN 14. 11:15 AM Riemann Family Funeral Home- 3RR 11280 Three Rivers Rd. Gulfport, MS, US, 39503
Interment
Biloxi National Cemetery 400 Veterans Avenue Biloxi, MS, 39531