Helen P. Patino

Helen P. Patino Sept. 29, 1930-Nov. 3, 2020 “I have loved the stars too fondly to be fearful of the night”. Sarah Williams Dorothy Helen Perkins began life in Vardaman, Mississippi, the second of five daughters of Charlie and Vivian Perkins. She grew into a beautiful young lady, known for her wit and zest for life. Her first visit to the Mississippi Gulf Coast changed her life dramatically, as she fell in love with both the area and with her future husband, Ralph Green. After Ralph’s service in WWII they were married and settled down to life in the blissful 1950’s bringing up their three little boomers. In her later years Helen’s life changed in many ways, but she always retained her love of knowledge, of fun, and for helping others. Helen is preceded in death by her parents Charlie and Vivian Perkins; her first husband, Ralph Green; her adored aunt, Lucille VanHorn Green, her beloved sister, Jeanne Bingham; her cherished nephew Brian Smith; and too many dear and wonderful friends and relatives to name. She is survived by her husband, Armando Patino; her sisters, Elizabeth Penick, Anne Morgan, and Charlene Smith; three children John Green (Dottie), Jeannine Lindsay (James), and Joe Green (Elizabeth); her grandchildren, Christopher, Lucy, Hollie, Jay, Elena, Afton, Jacob, Andrew, Jason, Juston, Kelly, and Sarah Beth; her great-grandchildren, Savannah, Jacob, Jr., Abigail Rose, Kellie Ann, Ryker, Gunner, Annika, Heaven, Lilly Ann, and Forest. Helen’s family were her pride and joy, and her devotion to them was demonstrated in her willingness to help and motivate them to be their best. Helen is now reunited with some of her dearly loved family and friends who welcome her sweet presence once more. In lieu of customary remembrances, the family kindly requests that you please consider contributing to St. Jude Children’s Hospital on their website- https://www.stjude.org/donate/pm.html? Or mail to; St. Jude Children’s Hospital 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105 A private graveside service will be held. Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, 15th Street in Gulfport, is honored to serve Patino family.