1932
Helen
2018
Helen May Kilchrist
May 23, 1932 — November 18, 2018
Helen went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 18, 2018 at 8:45 AM at her residence with family members at her side. She was a native of Lake Charles, LA and a resident of New Iberia. A member of the Art Guild for many years, commissioned as an artist with full credentials through the United States and a recipient of an award in 2007 stating, “By your hard work, perseverance and skill in restoring them you have become part of these stain glass windows, both their living history and their witness to God’s glory. First United Methodist Church of New Iberia graciously thanks you.” She traveled with the United Methodist Women’s Group and Dauterieve Hospital Ladies, a member of the VFW Auxiliary in Abbeville. She was a volunteer at St. Nicholas Church for 29 years and Hospice of Acadiana for the past 19 years.
She is survived by her husband of 61 years, LeRoy John Kilchrist; daughter, Rita LeBlanc of Covington; granddaughter, Lelanya Kilchrist and husband Brad Kalman of Greenville, SC; grandson, Wesley John Van Brocklyn of New Iberia; sister, Uina Schafer of Vyder, TX; brother, Clifton Peloquin of CA; great-grandchildren, Kristen Spiehler, Bowen Smith, Avery Burgess, Aiden Burgess, Soren Kalman and John Parish Kalman.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Odette Sparkman and Walter John Peloquin; son, John Wesley Kilchrist; brother, Murphy Peloquin.
The family would like to express special thanks to Hospice of Acadiana, expecially Seth and Stephanie.
In lieu of flowers, the family request donations in her honor be made to Hospice of Acadiana, 2600 Johnston Street, Ste 200, Lafayette, LA 70503 or https://hospiceacadiana.com/donate/
Friends and relatives may send condolences and/or sign the online guestbook at: www.davidfuneralhome.org
David Funeral Home of New Iberia is in charge of the arrangements.
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Wednesday, November 21, 2018
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