Helen Nathalie Leaumont Benson

Helen Leaumont Benson passed away on Monday, April 28, 2025, in Hammond, Louisiana, at the age of 96. She was born in New Orleans, Louisiana to the late Eunice Ives Leaumont and the late Dudley Leaumont. She was a resident of Ponchatoula, Louisiana. Helen was a graduate of Loyola University New Orleans with a degree in music education. She was a music teacher and choir director at St. Phillip Neri Catholic Church in Metairie, and was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church. She received the Bishop's Award for her service to the parish during her time as music director in the 1970s. She was a devout Catholic and fully devoted to her faith, and was a devotee of The Little Flower, St. Thérèse of Lisieux. Helen loved to travel the world with her beloved husband Bob. Most of all, she loved her family, who she prayed for constantly.

Helen is survived by her children, Robert Benson, Mark Benson, Patrick Benson, James Benson, Paula Benson, and Karen Ramsay; 14 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, Helen was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Benson, Jr.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the visitation at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 255 N 8th Street, Ponchatoula, Louisiana 70454, on Friday, May 9, 2025, from 9:30 AM until the Rosary begins at 10:30 AM. A funeral mass will follow the Rosary at 11:00 AM. Following the mass, family and friends will gather at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 1702 Pecan Court, Ponchatoula, Louisiana. 

Flowers for Helen's family can be delivered to the Knights of Columbus Hall.

A private interment will take place for Helen at a later date.

Donations can be made to the American Cancer Society or The Society of the Little Flower in Helen's name to honor her memory.