Helen Ann Arton Darby

Jeanerette– A private graveside service will be held for Mrs. Helen Ann Arton Darby, 77, at St. John Cemetery with Father Alexander Albert officiating. Interment will follow at St. John Cemetery.

A native of Jeanerette and resident of New Iberia, Mrs. Darby passed away on Monday, August 9, 2021 at Iberia Medical Center.  Mrs. Helen enjoyed staying home and tending her home and her family. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She always made sure the needs of her family came first. Mrs. Helen was loving and compassionate and she will be dearly missed.

She is survived by her daughters, Kelly Cotone of Lafayette, Donna Dubois and husband Jay of New Iberia, Kim Langla and husband Shane of New Iberia; grandchildren, Tim “Bud” Cotone and wife Shelly of Lafayette, Cody Cotone and wife Hannah of Youngsville, and Harley Dubois and fiance’ Bobby Derouen of New Iberia; great grandchildren, Colin Cotone, Evan Cotone, Reid Cotone, Emmy Cotone, Rhett Cotone, Elijah Derouen; and her best friend, Sonya Simoneaux of Lydia.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmie Darby Jr.; parents, Adonis Arton Sr. and Lucille Hebert Arton; and brothers, Joseph Arton and Adonis Arton Jr.

Honored to serve as Pallbearers are Jay Dubois, Shane Langla, Tim Cotone, Cody Cotone, Harley Dubois, and Bobby Derouen. Honorary Pallbearers will be Colin Cotone, Evan Cotone, Reid Cotone, John Darby and Lee Dore.

The family would like to thank the staff of Iberia Medical Center, especially nurse Katie Cestia for all of their care, love and compassion.

Family and friends may sign the guest register book and/or send condolences at www.davidfuneralhome.org

David Funeral Home of Jeanerette, 400 Provost St. 337-276-5151 is in charge of arrangements.