- Date Of Birth: March 29, 1933
- Date Of Death: October 26, 2022
- State: Louisiana
Helen was born in Rayville March 29, 1933, the youngest child of Robert Shelley Diamond, Sr and Ruby Lee Durham Diamond. Mr. Diamond was Rayville Town Marshall as well as owner of Diamond’s Auto Repair. Mrs. Diamond was an elementary teacher. Helen was preceded in death by her grandparents, parents, numerous relatives as well as her sister Addye Laura Kozel and husband Ray and their son Michael, her sister Gladys Lane and husband Lamar Sr., and her brother Robert Shelley Diamond, Jr. Helen is survived by her sister-in-law Betty Diamond and multiple generations of nieces, nephews and cousins. The Diamonds, Durhams, Kozels, Lanes, Pinkstons, Russells, and many other kin and friend shared the love of “Aunt Helen.”
Helen was Yearbook Editor and Senior Class President of the Rayville High Class of 1951.
Helen was a forever friend…… kind of friend. Whether she met you in first grade or during her career or during her many health battles she would make a bond with you quickly and these bonds would become strongly cemented. Helen’s gift was relationships….loyal, steadfast, bluntly honest, fun and always there for you. Her heart was her storehouse and YOU were her treasure……..Helen knew what to store up in this world!
A special thank you to Dr. Kevin Carlisle, Juana Walker and Trinity Doublin who cared for Helen during the most difficult years.
