Helen Elizabeth Boyle Brennan

Helen Elizabeth (Boyle) Brennan, 91, passed away peacefully into eternal rest, June 13, 2020, with her family by her side. She was born January 22, 1929 in McDonoghville, LA to Thomas Francis Boyle, Sr. and Margaret Fields Boyle. Sister to Edward, Thomas, John, Marguerite, and Michael Boyle. On June 28, 1952 Helen married the love of her life, Wilbert B. Brennan, Sr. at St. Dominic Catholic Church in New Orleans, LA and together they celebrated 47 years of devoted marriage. She is preceded in death by her husband, Wilbert B. Brennan, Sr., and is survived by her loving children, Wilbert Jr., Mark Sr. (Terri), and Leslie Ann; five grandchildren, Brittany R. Fussell (Drew), Erin E. Broussard (Brian) Mark T. Brennan, Jr (Debolina), Bradley A. Brennan (Lena), Michael J. Brennan (Stephanie); and seven great grandchildren, Julie M. Brennan, Brennan M. Fussell, Joseph A. Brennan, Audrey J. Brennan, Hayden L. Fussell, Andrew R. Brennan, and Debopriya Brennan.

Mrs. Brennan was a graduate of Our Lady of the Rosary Grammar School, St. Joseph’s Academy High School, and St. Mary’s Dominican College.

She was among the founding parishioners of St. Angela Merici Catholic Church and was a lifelong member of Our Lady of the Rosary Church. She loved volunteering at OLR for many years where she was a member of the Missionaries of St. Theresa of Lisieux Rose Petals Circle 16.

In recognition of her leadership and dedicated service to Our Lady of the Rosary Church in the Archdiocese of New Orleans, Helen was honored with the Order of St. Louis. The Order of St. Louis is one of the highest and most cherished honors bestowed by the local Church on a member of the laity. It was established some 45 years ago to recognize individuals who have given unselfishly of their time and talent to the work of the Church over a long period.

Mrs. Brennan was active in sports throughout her entire life and participated in basketball and volleyball at St. Joseph’s Academy, St. Mary’s Dominican College, and was a member of women’s volley ball leagues in Jefferson Parish as a young mother. She was a member of the Ochsner Elmwood Senior Olympic Women’s Basketball team, The Silver Slammers, which she continued playing with through the age of 80.

She will always be remembered for her comforting faith in God, her devoted love for her family, her strength and wisdom during challenging times, her Irish wit, and her welcome sense of humor. She will be greatly missed by all of her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren but will always remain in the hearts of her family forever.

The Brennan family would like to thank Mrs. Brennan’s long time Ochsner doctors, Dr. Gloria M. Leary, Dr. Carl J. Lavie Jr., and Dr. William Brooks Emory for the care and assistance that they have provided to her during her life. They would also like to thank the Administrative Staff of Visiting Angels along with their caregivers Mrs. Alice Spears, Mrs. Shante Stewart, and Mrs. Shannon Jefferson for their care and help.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Funeral Mass on Saturday, June 20, 2020 at 1 PM. Visitation will be held at 11 AM. Interment will follow the service at Metairie Cemetery. Due to the current restrictions in Orleans Parish, attendees are required to wear face masks at the funeral home and attendance is limited to 100 people. The family is grateful for your understanding and compassion in this trying time.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to St. Jude Research Hospital, PO Box 1000, Dept 142, Memphis, TN 38148. You can donate by phone at (800) 873-6983 and online at https://www.stjude.org/

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