Helen Bernice Messina

December 5, 1930 - February 23, 2012

Helen Bernice Messina age 81 passed away Feb. 23, 2012 at her residence in Bogalusa La. She is survived by three daughters Deborah (Richard) Corsetti of Holt Fla. , Rachel Messina of Bogalusa La., and Rebecca Messina Guy (Emmett) , Jr. One son Joseph (Linda) Messina of Bogalusa La. Seven sisters Lucille (Harry) Lenell of Waldeim, La. Vergie (Roy) Corkern of Baton Rouge La. Vivian Beaudoin of Bogalusa La. Alice (Howard) Campbell of Shreveport La., Glenda (Johnny) Brossett of Alexandria La. Doris McMillian of Tennessee Louise Smith (Dave Gentry). Grandsons Justin (Jessica) Messina of Bogalusa, and Timothy Corsetti of Florida. Numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceeded in death by her husband Emile Messina, father Rennie Ervin Smith and Mother Mildred Brady Smith Wheat. Sisters Sydney June Graham, and Katherina Elizabeth Ordoyne. Three brothers Ray Ervin Smith, Rennie Nathaniel Smith, and Alton Sylvester Smith Visitation will be held in the chapel of Brown-McGehee Funeral Home on Sunday February 26, 2012 from 4 p. m. til 9 p. m. and will continue Monday February 27, 2012 at the Church of United Faith on Marshall Richardson Rd. from 10 a.m. til time for services at 2 p.m. Burial will follow at Sanctuary of Peace Masoleum in Ponemah Cemetery. Rev Jerry Duncan will officiate. Special thanks to Southeast Home Health and the staff of L.S.U. Medical Center and Dr. Jei Jei Feinberg Family and friends may view and sign the online guest book at www.brownmcgehee.com