She worked for many years as an enrolled agent, a milliner, and a seamstress. Her family always came first, as she raised her eight children. Helen was brilliant, talented, and extremely creative with her passions in life. She was very charitable with her time and talents.
She is preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Thaddeus A. Wilkinson; son, Joseph Wilkinson; and several siblings.
Helen is survived by her sons, H. Roy (Lorrie) Wilkinson, Glenn (Nolene) Wilkinson, F. Todd Wilkinson, Jeffery (Rebecca) Wilkinson; daughters, Denise (Keith) Carson, Desiree “Gail” Wilkinson, Regina Baniakas, Kateri Wilkinson; brother, Bernard (Janet) Gautier; and sister-in-law, Mary Jane Wilkinson; nine grandchildren; and two great grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the American Cancer Society.
Visitation will take place from 5:00-7:00 pm, Monday, April 22, 2019 at Oak Lawn Funeral Home. The funeral mass will begin at 9:00 am, Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. Interment will immediately follow at Barrancas National Cemetery.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.oaklawnfunerals.com for the Wilkinson family
