Helen Marie Securo

November 3, 1946 - May 24, 2020

Helen Marie Securo, 73, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, was formally of Fairmont, passed away peacefully with family by her side on Sunday, May 24, 2020 at Baton Rouge General. She was born November 3, 1946, in Fairmont; a daughter of the late William “Bill” Securo and Elsie Helen (Guido) Securo. Helen was a devoted Christian, who became an Ordained minister of the Pentecostal Faith. She was a Professional Makeup Artist and worked on the set of several major Hollywood films. She was a talented woman, accomplished cook with a passion for food. In November of 2019 she fulfilled her lifelong dream by traveling to Italy. Most of all, she was a loving Mother and Grandmother that enjoyed spending time with family. Helen is survived by her son, John “Jack” Gerdes and his wife Marcee of Columbus, Ohio, Dr. Anthony Securo of Columbus, Georgia and Jaz “Chip” Securo of Columbus, Ohio; brother-in-law, Pete Greynolds of Fairview; her grandchildren Toran Gerdes, Micah Securo, Aliyah Securo, Logan Securo, Dru Securo, Gianna Gerdes, Lannai Gerdes and James White IV; and a nephew William “Billy Ray” Greynolds of Fairview. In addition to her parents, Helen was preceded in death by her husband John Joly and her sister, Mary Jo Greynolds. Family and friends are welcome to call at Carpenter and Ford Funeral Home, 209 Merchant St., Fairmont, on Friday from 11a.m. – 1 p.m. Services will be held on Friday, June 5, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. with her 1st Cousin Rev. Billy Joe Grandstaff, officiating. Interment will follow in Grandview Memorial Gardens.