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
1955
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
Boobba and Harvey Lee celebrated the birth of their first child, a daughter they named Barbara House Jordan.
June 30th, 1955
Laurel, MS
1960
Boobba and Harvey Lee welcomed their third daughter, Angela House, into the family.
September 26th, 1960
Laurel, MS
1962
Boobba and Harvey Lee welcomed Jaqueline House, their fourth daughter.
July 6th, 1962
Laurel, MS
1969
Boobba and Harvey Lee welcomed their youngest daughter Lahoma House
July 13th, 1969
Laurel, MS
1970
Boobba and Harvey Lee joyfully welcomed their youngest child and only son, Tracy House.
December 19th, 1970
Laurel, MS
1986
After her first grandkids, a set of twins, were born, Helen asked to be called "Mama Helen." As more grandchildren came along, a new generation knew her as Mama Helen