Morehouse County Louisiana Archives Obituaries.....PATRICK, HELEN ANN SHEPHERD November 13, 2025
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LEGACY - NOV 2025
HELEN ANN SHEPHERD PATRICK


Helen Ann Patrick was born on July 24, 1934, in Morehouse Parish. She died 
peacefully at her home on Thursday, November 13, 2025, surrounded by her three 
children.

Mrs. Patrick was a 1952 graduate of Mer Rouge High School and worked at the 
Louisiana Department of Motor Vehicles in Bastrop for 30 years. Many people 
fondly remember her as the "Drivers License Lady". She was always willing to 
lend a helping hand to anyone who might need assistance, even years after her 
formal retirement. Mrs. Patrick was a long-time member of the former White 
Avenue Baptist Church.

Miss Helen Ann's three children, five grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren 
were the most precious people in her life. She also loved and cherished her 
extended family, always looking out for their well-being. She had many special 
friends, some of whom she would talk to daily. She will be remembered as a 
caring, loving individual and will be deeply missed by all.

Mrs. Patrick is survived by her son, Charles D. Patrick, Jr. and Karen of 
Bastrop, LA; daughters Patty Scotto and husband, Vince of Ft. Pierce, FL, Cheryl 
Shaw and husband Joel of Falmouth, MA; brother, William Roy Shepherd, Jr. and 
wife Glenda; grandchildren, Patrick Scotto and wife Annie, Elizabeth Scotto, 
Alexandra Shaw, Sydney Shaw, and Reagan Patrick; great-grandchildren, Adaline 
Scotto, James Scotto and numerous nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Charles D. Patrick, Sr, parents, 
William Roy and Lucille Ogden Shepherd and special cousin, William Leroy Hayden.

Serving as pallbearers will be Samuel Webb, Bobby Haynes, Carl Patrick, Barry 
Patrick, Patrick Scotto, Arnold Scotto, Joel Shaw, and Adnrew Pernell. Honorary 
pallbearer will be Terry Williams.

Funeral services for Mrs. Patrick are scheduled for 11:00 AM Wednesday, November 
19, 2025, at Bonita Road Baptist Church Mer Rouge Campus with Bro. Tim Post and 
Bro. Casey Johnson officiating. Interment will follow at Christ Church Cemetery. 
Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 PM Tuesday, November 18 at Golden 
Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions can be made to Bonita Road Baptist Church Mer Rouge 
Campus or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

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