Helen Martha Taquino Raborn

Helen Martha Taquino Raborn passed away peacefully in her home in River Ridge, Louisiana on Thursday, July 16, 2020, at the age of 94. Beloved wife of the late William Sidney Raborn. Loving mother of Lisa, Dianne, Susan, Mari Helen, and Linda. She is also survived by eleven grandchildren and twenty-five great-grandchildren.

Helen filled her days with her many talents and loved sharing them with her family and friends, she was a member of the “Busy Fingers Quilting Club”. Helen’s husband Bill was a member of the S.P.E.B.S.Q.S.A. and she made their costumes for their annual conventions. She also knitted and crocheted chemo hats and blankets for the children with cancer, at Children’s Hospital in New Orleans. She will be dearly missed. The family members, with immense gratitude, thank Helen’s caregivers through her journey into heaven, especially her daughter Lisa, who was constantly by her side, giving her loving care and allowing Helen to stay in her home of 70 years. Also, Dr. Mary McCormick of Ochsner Hospital and the loving nurses with Heart of Hospice.

Considering current social restrictions, the family is excited to celebrate Helen’s life once they can fill the size of the room needed to accommodate her many friends and family.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Heart of Hospice, please contact the office manager at 504-341-0038.

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