Helen Brunson Gann

Helen Brunson Gann was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She left this world on August 30, 2024, at age 89.

She was born to Wray and Zelma Brunson on June 14, 1935. Helen met the love of her life, Rodnie Gann, on a blind date in 1955. They were married for 69 years. Together, they had 2 daughters: Kathy and Karen.

Helen loved spending time at her sewing machine and gardening. She was a skilled military spouse with a dozen relocations under her belt. Helen volunteered her time with the Bereavement Committee at First United Methodist Church in Minden and also sang in their choir for several decades. She always served as Room Mother for her girls throughout their school years. Ever the avid reader, Helen had an extensive book collection and frequented the Webster Parish Library weekly. Grandmother, as she was known to her grandchildren and great grandchildren, attended all of their activities during and after school, as well as weekends. She also enjoyed shopping (and returning) items with her girls. 

Helen is preceded in death by her parents, Wray and Zelma Brunson and her beloved brother, James Brunson. Left to cherish Helen’s memory is her husband, Rodnie; two daughters, Kathy Gann and Karen (Todd) Hopkins; four granddaughters, Rachel (Stephen) Garlington; Meredith (Drew) LeBlanc, Laura (Blake) Anderson, and Amanda (Seth) Terral; ten great grandchildren; Emily, Audrey, Caiden, Caroline, Jordan, Carter, Lana, Cooper, Elliot, and Gabby; sister-in-law, Jan Brunson; two nieces, Haley (Gary) Clark and Summer Smith; and numerous cousins. 

Visitation is scheduled for 10 am on Saturday, September 7, 2024, at Kilpatrick’s Rose Neath Funeral Home in Minden. The funeral will be a private ceremony, remembering Helen in the presence of close family.