Eulava Thomas Helmka passed away peacefully June 21, 2012, at Grace Home. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Thomas Helmka, Jr., and father, J. Coles Thomas. Eulava is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Robert Thomas "Trey" Helmka, III, and Eugenie Helmka, and the light of her life, granddaughter, Millicent Adele Helmka. She is also survived by her mother, Eulava Thomas, sisters and brother-in-law, Colette Thomas, Rhonda and Rick Fazio.
Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 12 noon, Saturday, June 23, 2012 at Boone Funeral Home, Airline Drive.
In lieu of flowers, donations to Grace Home would be appreciated for the outstanding care and compassion provided to Eulava. Christus Grace Home, 1035 Margaret Place, Shreveport, LA 71101.