Lillian "Helene" Cassard Morse

Lillian Helene Cassard Morse, known to friends and family as "Lil", passed away peacefully on the morning of Wednesday October 8, 2025, at the age of 81. Lil was born in New Orleans on May 15, 1944, to the late John Ernest Cassard and the late Lillian June Nathan Cassard. She was preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Richard Cenas Morse Jr. She is survived by her two children, Richard “Beau” Cenas Morse, III and Meghan Helene Morse and her beloved granddaughter, Milan Peytra LaFlair. She is also survived by her two sisters, Suzanne Wiseman and Corinne Rico, as well as a host of nieces and nephews who all loved her dearly.

Lil grew up in uptown New Orleans and graduated from Mercy Academy in 1963. She met the love of her life and they married on March 28, 1970. She cherished every moment with family and friends. She loved vacationing, the holidays, backyard pool parties, puzzles, games, and anything else that would bring family and friends together. She had a deep devotion to her children and especially her only grandchild. You could fill an entire bedroom with all her family keepsakes, scrapbooks and photos. Lil was also a proud member of the Krewe of Iris for 40 years. She was kind, she was generous, she was our rock, and she will be greatly missed. " Your life was a blessing, your memory a treasure. You are loved beyond words and missed beyond measure" - Renee Wood.

Please join us in celebrating Lil's life on Tuesday October 14, 2025, at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd. New Orleans, LA. Visitation will be held from 11AM – 1PM with a service to begin at 1PM.

In Lieu of flowers, the family requests that you pay a good deed forward.