Corliss Mae Helm Schmidt's Obituary
Corliss Mae Helm “Smitty” Schmidt of Folsom, LA passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2020. She was born on May 24, 1927 in New Orleans, LA to Henry and Anna (Boyle) Helm.
Corliss is survived by her children Steven Schmidt (Patricia “Pattie”), Karen Wilkerson (Joe “J.W.”) and Scott Schmidt and her grandchildren Christian Schmidt, David Schmidt and Brenden Schmidt.
Corliss is preceded in death by her husband Fred Schmidt, Sr.; her son Fred Jude Schmidt and her grandson Fred Schmidt, III. She is also preceded in death by her parents, her step-mother Rose Abadie Helm, and her siblings Ronald “Bunky” Helm, Roy Helm, Joyce Uhl and Rosemary Abadie.
Corliss, a true New Orleanian, was a passionate Saints fan, loved big band music and dancing. She loved to dance at the Jefferson Orleans and was featured in a documentary named A Place to Dance, which was about the revitalization of the Jefferson Orleans Dance Hall. Smitty worked for Helm Paint for many years as an interior decorator consultant. She was a loving mother and will be deeply missed.
All services will be private.
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