Helen Boseman Edinburgh

Helen M. Edinburgh, age 77, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Monday, February 24, 2020. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Helen was a 1960 graduate of L. B. Landry High School where she was affectionately known as “Red”. She was a former employee of the Louisiana Superdome Security, United States Naval Support Activity in the galley, and Murray Henderson Elementary as a crossing guard. Beloved wife of 57 years to the late Samuel “Sammy” “Bird” Edinburgh. Devoted mother of Derek (Gretchen) and Dwayne Edinburgh. Loving grandmother of Dwayne, Jr. (Clarise), Derek, Jr., Darius, Devin, and Destiny. Great grandmother of Dawn. Daughter of the late Alvin, Sr. and Mildred Boseman. Sister of Leona Vaughn, Alvin Boseman, Jr., and the late Mildred Fischer. Mother-in-law of the late Claudia Edinburgh. Helen is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends of the family, also pastors, officers, and members of St. Paul Baptist Church, Great Morning Star Baptist Church (Algiers), Mount Sinai Baptist Church, and all neighboring churches are invited to attend the Homegoing Celebration at St. Paul Baptist Church, 1509 Monroe Street Gretna, LA on Saturday, March 7, 2020 at 10:00a.m. Pastor Orin Grant, officiating Visitation will begin at 8:00a.m. until service time at the above named church. Interment: Westlawn Cemetery-Gretna, LA Arrangements by Davis Mortuary Service 230 Monroe Street Gretna, LA To view and sign the guestbook, please go to www.davismortuaryservice.com.