Helen is survived by sons Richard (Nancy), John Jr., grandchildren Jonathan (Tjarda), Stacia (JJ), great-granddaughter Maeve, daughter-in-law Emily, sister Shirley, brother Don (Nancy). Nieces and Nephews also survive.
Helen was proceeded in death by her son William, parents Ralph and Florence Brigham, brothers Robert, Dwayne, and sister Dorothy.
Helen lived in Custer S. Dakota, Colorado, Illinois, W. Virginia, before moving to Virginia in 1988. Helen was a teacher turned silversmith and ran a handcrafted jewelry store in Occoquan, VA before retiring. She loved stamping cards, gardening, gathering with friends and reading. Helen belonged to the Garden Club, was a 50-plus member of PEO and past president of the Parkersburg, WVA Chapter.
The family will receive friends on Saturday October 20, from 2-4pm at Mullins and Thompson Funeral Service in Stafford, VA.