Helen Edwards Farris

Helen “Tutty” Edwards Farris passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 7, 2020 at the age of 93. She is preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, James H. Farris, Sr. Helen is survived by her sons, James H. Farris Jr (Denise) and Dr. Gerard E. Farris (Carolyn); grandchildren, Haley Elizabeth Farris, James Hibbs Farris III, Brenley Catherine Farris, Molly Farris, Sarah Farris; great grandchildren, Blair Elizabeth Carroll; and her sister, Dorothy Reynaud. Helen was a native of New Orleans and longtime resident of Mandeville. She was a member of DAR, Mandeville Bridge Club, Chateau Estate Garden Club, Tchefuncte Womans Golf Association, Audubon Golf Club, Metairie Country Club, Chateau Estates Golf Club and St. Anselm Catholic Church. Golf, bridge and traveling were her passions. Helen was a wonderful woman who will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a memorial mass at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd. New Orleans, LA on Monday, March 16, 2020 at 11am. Visitation will begin at 9am. Inurnment will follow in Metairie Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Covington Food Bank at northshorefoodbank.org or Hope and Hearts 4 Paws at hopeandhearts4paws.org.