Helen Cecil Edwards
Sex: F
AKA: Tutty
Individual Information
Birth Date: Abt Sep 1926 - New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Christening:
Death: 7 Mar 2020 - , , Louisiana, USA ( about age 93)
Burial: in Metairie Cemetery, New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Cause of Death:
Find A Grave ID: 208087811
Parents
Father: John Henry Edwards Sr. {Find A Grave ID: 126669782}
Mother: Cecilia Amelia Fabacher {Find A Grave ID: 156039234}
Spouses and Children
1. *James Hibbs FarrisFind A Grave ID: 114117567
Marriage: 25 Jan 1957 - Mater Delorosa Church, New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Marriage Notes
Per Times-Picayune (New Orleans, LA) December 9, 1956 Page 73
Farris-Edwards
The engagement of Miss Helen Cecil Edwards, daughter of Mr. John Henry Edwards and the late Mrs. Cecile Fabacher Edwards to Mr. James Hibbs Farris of New Orleans and Paducah, Ky., son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Norburn R. Farris of Salem, Ky., is announced by her father. January 25 has been set for the wedding date.
Miss Edwards was graduated from Tulane university.
Mr. Farris, whose late mother was Miss Emma Hibbs Shemwell of Salem, was graduated from the University of Kentucky.
Per The Paducah Sun Paducah, Kentucky January 6, 1957
[photo] Helen Edwards Engaged Ro James Hibbs Farris
The engagement of Miss Helen Cecil Edwards, daughter or John Henry Edwards and the late Mrs. Cecile Fabacher Edwards, to James Hibbs Farris, of New 0rleans, La., and Paducah, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Norburn R.
Farris of Paducah, has been announced by her father.
January 26 has been set for the wedding date.
Miss Edwards was graduated from Tulane University.
Mr. Farris' mother was, before her marriage, Miss Emma Hibbs
Shemwell of Paducah.
Per Times-Picayune (New Orleans, LA) January 29, 1957 Page 28
Bouquets of white roses, tulips stock, and chrysanthemums trimmed the altar of Mater Delorosa church Saturday morning for the marriage of Miss Helen Cecile Edwards, daughter of Mr. John Henry Edwards and the late Mrs. Cecile Fabacher Edwards, to Mr. James Hibbs Farris, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Norburn R. Farris of Salem, Ky. The 11 o'clock ceremony was performed by the Rt. Rev. Joseph Pyzikiewicz, pastor of the church. At either side of the entrance of the sanctuary was a standard holding a bouquet of the blossoms.
The bride entered the church with her father, who gave her in marriage. Her bridal gown of candlelight silk taffeta was fashioned with a round decolletage finished with scalloped Alencone lace sprinkled with seed pearls. The long sleeves which tapered to points over the wrists were trimmed with tiny pearl buttons and the full skirt adorned with medallions of the lace fell into a long train. A cap of lace trimmed across the back with tiny roses held her finger tip length veil of illusion. The bride carried a bouquet of lilies of the valley.
Mrs. Richard Burke Reynaud was her sister's matron of honor. The maid of honor was Miss Dorothy Reynaud. The other attendants included Mrs. Walter Darrell Higgins, Mrs. Francis M. Delorme, and Miss Ann Marie Oertling, a cousin of the bride. Their emerald green taffeta gowns were fashioned with scooped necklines, cap sleeves, and elongated bodices from which fell bouffant patio length skirts. Their satin Slippers were dyed to match the color of their gowns. On their heads they wore open work matching velvet caps. Their bouquets were of white camellias.
Flower girls were little Ellen and Margaret Cecile Coogan, nieces of the bride, and Patricia Farris, niece of the bridegroom. Their floor length frocks were made along similar lines to those of the attendants and they carried nose gays of white violets.
Dr. Joseph A. Farris of Baton Rouge, La. was his brother's best man. The groomsmen and ushers included Dr. Harry Abell and Dr. Frank Farris, both of Paducah, Messrs. Roy Matheny of Houston, Tex., and Thomas Edwards and John Henry Edwards Jr., brothers of the bride.
The Danneel st. home of Mrs. O. A. Trorlicht, aunt of the bride, was the setting for the reception, which immediately followed the ceremony. The receiving line formed in the drawing room in front of the mantel piece, which was trimmed with a long arrangement of white blossoms and banked with magnolia leaves. Clusters of similar blossoms trimmed the reception rooms of the home, and the patio enclosed with a white marquee was garnished with southern smilax.
Mrs. John Henry Edwards headed the receiving line, wearing a navy blue chiffon gown trimmed at the square neckline with matching lace. The full skirt was ornamented at each side with a panel of the lace and the elbow length sleeves were shirred. On her head she wore a small hat of tiny ice blue and white flowers. her corsage bouquet was of white orchids. Mrs. Trorlicht assisted in receiving, wearing a sheath gown of beige lace trimmed with a matching crepe sash and elbow length sleeves. Her head-hugging hat was of the lace. Pinned at one shoulder was a corsage bouquet of brownish green orchids.
Later in the day Mr. Farris and his bride left on a motoring trip to Florida and upon their return will reside in an apartment at 4504 S. Johnson st. The bride chose for her "going away" outfit a light charcoal gray suit, gray straw hat piped in red, black accessories, and a corsage bouquet of white orchids.
Out-of-town guests here for the wedding included Dr. and Mrs. Frank Farris, Dr. and Mrs. Harry Abell of Paducah, and Dr. and Mrs. Joseph A. Farris of Baton Rouge.
Per New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S., Marriage Records Index, 1831-1964
NameHelen Cecile Edwards
GenderFemale
Marriage DateJan 1957
Marriage PlaceNew Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, USA
SpouseJames Hibbs Farris
Per Louisiana, U.S., Compiled Marriage Index, 1718-1925
NameJames H Farris
GenderMale
RaceWhite or Mexican (White)
Marriage Date26 Jan 1957
Marriage PlaceOrleans, Louisiana, USA
SpouseH C Edwards
Gender Female
Certificate Number01??
Notes
General:
Per 1930 US Census 4/3/1930 7930 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana
John H. Edwards is the 42 year old white male head of household, who owns his home, valued at $15,000, and a radio set. Born in Louisiana, as were his parents, he works as a broker in the coffee industry. His wife is 40 year old Cecile Edwards, born in Louisiana, as were her parents. Age at 1st marriage was 24 for John and 22 for Cecile. They have 6 children, all born in Louisiana. Martha Edwards, their 17 year old daughter, attends school. John H. Edwards Jr., their 15 year old son, attends school. Janet Edwards, their 8 year old daughter, attends school. Thomas Edwards, their 6 year old son, attends school. Helen C. Edwards is their 3 years 8 months old daughter. Dorothy M. Edwards is their 1 year 5 months old daughter.
Per 1940 US Census 4/3/1940 7932 St. Charles, New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana
John H. Edwards is the 52 year old white male head of household, who owns his home valued at $10,000, was educated through 2 years of high school, works of his own account as a coffee broker for a brokerage firm, and in 52 weeks of work had no wages in 1939, but had other income over $50. He and the entire family were born in Louisiana and lived in this same house in 1935. His wife is 50 year old Cecile Edwards, educated through 4 years of high school, does home housework. Martha Edwards, 27 year old single daughter, has completed 2 years of college. John H. Edwards, Jr. is their 25 year old single son, has completed 4 years of college, works as a surveyer in oil development, working 64 hours last week, and did not work in 1939. Janet Edwards, 19 year old daughter, attends school and has completed 4 years of high school. Thomas Edwards, 16 year old son, attends school and has completed 3 years of high school. Helen Edwards, 13 year old daughter, attends school and has completed 1 year of high school. Dorothy Edwards, 11 year old daughter, attends school, has completed 7th grade.
Per 1950 US Census 4/6/1950 239 No Wilton Place, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California
Thomas H. Edwards is the 26 year old white male head of household, born in Louisiana, works as a salesman in a retail automobile agency, working 80 hours last week. His sister, 23 year old Helen C. Edwards, was born in Louisiana, works as a secretary for medical hospital services, working 40 hours last week. Neither has ever been married..
Per Findagrave
Helen "Tutty" Edwards Farris
Birth 1926
Death 7 Mar 2020 (aged 93\endash 94) Louisiana, USA
Burial Metairie Cemetery New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, USA
GPS-Latitude: 29.9858394, Longitude: -90.1191936
Plot Section 184
Memorial ID 208087811
Per Helen Farris Obituary
Helen ""Tutty"" Edwards Farris passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 7, 2020 at the age of 93. She is preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, James H. Farris, Sr. Helen is survived by her sons, James H. Farris Jr (Denise) and Dr. Gerard E. Farris (Carolyn); grandchildren, Haley Elizabeth Farris, James Hibbs Farris III, Brenley Catherine Farris, Molly Farris, Sarah Farris; great grandchildren, Blair Elizabeth Carroll; and her sister, Dorothy Reynaud.
Helen was a native of New Orleans and longtime resident of Mandeville. She was a member of DAR, Mandeville Bridge Club, Chateau Estate Garden Club, Tchefuncte Womans Golf Association, Audubon Golf Club, Metairie Country Club, Chateau Estates Golf Club and St. Anselm Catholic Church. Golf, bridge and traveling were her passions. Helen was a wonderful woman who will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a memorial mass at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd. New Orleans, LA on Monday, March 16, 2020 at 11am. Visitation will begin at 9am. Inurnment will follow in Metairie Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Covington Food Bank at northshorefoodbank.org or Hope and Hearts 4 Paws at hopeandhearts4paws.org. The family invites you to share your thoughts, fond memories, and condolences online at www.lakelawnmetairie.com.
Per U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current
NameHelen Farris
GenderFemale
Death Age93
Birth Date1927
Death Date7 Mar 2020
Obituary Date15 Mar 2020
SpouseJames H. Farris
Children Gerard E. Farris, James H. Farris
SiblingsDorothy Reynaud