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In memory of

Mrs. Helen Ruth House

Laurel
August 8, 1936 - October 29, 2024
Aug 8, 1936 - Oct 29, 2024

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In memory of

Mrs. Helen Ruth House

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    October 29, 2024
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    August 8, 1936
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Personal note from Helen's Family

Thank you for visiting this page to honor the memory of our beloved mother and grandmother, Helen Ruth House, who passed on October 29, 2024. We are deeply grateful for the prayers, messages, and support you have already shared with our family. Please keep them coming, as they bring us much comfort during this time.

Our family is spending time at Mama Helen's home, 923 South 8th Ave, where we are receiving friends and family. On this page, you’ll find information about her funeral services, where to send flowers, and share updates as necessary. We also invite you to share your favorite photos, memories, and words of condolence here, to honor Mama Helen and create an everlasting tribute to her life.

Thank you again for your support, it means so much to us.

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Update from Nov. 5, 2024

Family and Friends,

We have updated the page with information on the funeral services for my Grandma Mama Helen. The timings for the Burial and Repast are approximate. These events will follow the funeral but may shift as you know.

Thank you for your understanding and patience as we work to honor her memory.

-Helen's Family

Update from Nov. 1, 2024

We are receiving visitors and deliveries at Mama Helen's House, located at 923 South 8th Ave. If you would like to send food before the service, please have it delivered to the same address. You may call or text Jermaine House to make sure someone is home (601) 342-1481. Brown Mortuary is overseeing the funeral arrangements. For those wishing to send flowers prior to the funeral service, please have them delivered to Brown Mortuary @ 902 Susie B Ruffin Ave, Laurel, MS 39440.

Obituary

Affectionally known as Boobba & Mama Helen, Helen Ruth House, a beloved mother, grandmother and tall figure in her family and community, was born on August 8, 1936, in Laurel, Mississippi. She quickly became the heart of her parents Savannah and George Hudgies, who affectionately called her "Boobba," a nickname that would stay with Helen for the rest of her life.

Helen attended historic Oak Park High School and later became a dedicated member …

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PRAYERS AND CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY,,, MAMA HELEN WAS INDEED A SWEETHEART,,, ALWAYS WELCOMED ME WHEN I USE TO VISIT H…
PRAYERS AND CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY,,, MAMA HELEN WAS INDEED A SWEETHEART,,, ALWAYS WELCOMED ME W…
PRAYERS AND CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY,,, MAMA HELEN WAS INDEED A…
Lahoma sorry for the loss of your mom. Praying for you and the family. 🙏🙏🙏
Lahoma sorry for the loss of your mom. Praying for you and the family. 🙏🙏🙏
Lahoma sorry for the loss of your mom. Praying for you and the f…
Our thoughts and prayers are with the House families.  We Love you all.  Thomas and Eva(Cooley) Jackson and Sons.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the House families.  We Love you all.  Thomas and Eva(Cooley) Jac…
Our thoughts and prayers are with the House families.  We Love y…
I am so sorry for you and your famiy loss.  My sincere condolences and continous prayers through this difficult time 🥰🙏🏽
I am so sorry for you and your famiy loss.  My sincere condolences and continous prayers through th…
I am so sorry for you and your famiy loss.  My sincere condolenc…
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St. Elmo Missionary Baptist Church

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What were Helen's favorite movies?
Not movies but tv shows Chicago PD, and wheel of fortune
Not movies but tv shows Chicago PD, and wheel of fortune
Not movies but tv shows Chicago PD, and wheel of fortune
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Johnny Taylor
Johnny Taylor
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Born

August 8th, 1936
Laurel, MS
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Born Helen Ruth Hudgies, her parents Savannah and Bob Hudgies lovingly nicknamed her "Boobba." The nickname stayed with Helen throughout the rest of her life.

August 8th, 1936
Laurel, MS
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Boobba married Harvey Lee House, a graduate of the historic Oak Park High School, and a member of the United States Armed Forces

June 17th, 1955
Laurel, MS
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Jacqueline House
Daughter (Oldest-living)
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Lahoma House-Campbell
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Tracy House
Son (Sole)
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Jeremy House
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Jason House
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Jasalyn House
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Brianna House
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Shannon Cooley
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Kaleel Ulmer
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Tracye "Lil Tracy" House
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Payton Walton
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Alaina House
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Jason Alexander House, Jr.
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Malia House
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Jadalyn House
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Joe Parker
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Charles Earl Parker
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Ronald Greene
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Stanley Greene
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J'averyion House
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William Greene
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Latisha Biggs
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Myia Greene
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Allison Knight
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Austin Knight
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Sayuri Barnes
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Axel Green
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Predeceased by

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Harvey Lee House
Husband
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Savannah Washington- Hudgies
Mother
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Barbara House
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Minnie Lee Parker
Sister
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Angela House
Daughter
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Belinda House
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Joe D. Hudgies
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Other people in Helen's community

Andria Osborne
Belinda Jackson
Belinda Stevenson
Eva Cooley-Jackson
Grace Amos
Jasalyn House
Jonathan Watson
LaFonda Morgan
Lahoma House
Lahoma House-Campbell
Latasha Freeman / Barnett
Tommie McCray
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Burial

Brown Mortuary
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Brown Mortuary

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