Helen (Strickland) Phillips

Helen Strickland Phillips, affectionately knowns as “D-Bird”, transitioned from her earthly life on Friday, July 22, 2022 at St. Charles Parish Hospital.  She was the daughter of the late Leon Strickland and Willie Mae Green Strickland.  Wife of the late Stanley Phillips, Sr.

She was the loving mother of Stanley (Ariane) Phillips, Jr., Latricia (John) Williams, Kimberly (Lonnie) Woods, Ranada (Terrell) Fields, McArthur (JaKeitha) Strickland and Malasia Strickland. Sister of Henry (Judy), Jules (Delores), Herbert, Odell and Odile Strickland, Gladys Williams and the late Ella Lee James, Freddie Mae Stewart, Percy Strickland, Evelyn Lockette, Ruth Strickland, Geraldine Louis, Yvonne Williams, Donnice Robertson, Elizabeth Washington and Willie Strickland. She was the devoted grandmother of 18 grandchildren.  She is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins other relatives and friends.

Relatives and friends of the family, Pastors, Officers and Members of New Hope Baptist Church, Children of Israel Baptist Church, The Historic Bethlehem Baptist Church and all neighboring churches are invited to a Celebration of Life at 11:00 am, Friday, August 5, 2022 at The Historic Bethlehem Baptist Church, 14989 River Rd, Hahnville, LA  70057.  Rev. Richard Williams of New Hope Baptist Church, Hahnville, LA-Officiant. Rev. Rodney Johnson-Host Pastor. In accordance with the CDC guideline for COVID-19 mask are suggested for all in attendance.  Visitation 9:00am until time of service at the above-named church.  Interment Killona Resthaven Cemetery, Killona, LA.  Final arrangements entrusted to Patrick H. Sanders Funeral Home & Funeral Directors, Inc.  605 Main Street, LaPlace, LA  70068.  For information 985-359-1919.  “Providing Care & Comfort is Our Highest Mission.