Helen J. Leophard Waybright, of Waynesville, North Carolina passed away peacefully in her sleep on Monday, May 13, 2024. Helen was born in Jackson County, NC on December 27, 1929, to the late James Ralph and Flarrie Rabb Leophard. Helen lived in Hampton, VA for many years before returning back to Haywood County.
In addition to her parents, Helen was preceded in death by sisters, Florence Davis, Mary Bleue, Grace Dillard and Leona Sorrells and brothers, James Henry, Carl and Hugh Leophard.
Helen is survived by her daughter, Peggy Huff; granddaughter, Candy Potter; grandson, Roger Ray Potter, all of Waynesville; and six great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 pm on Monday, May 20, in the Mausoleum Chapel of Garrett-Hillcrest Memorial Park with the Reverend Billy Ferguson officiating. Entombment will follow. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the Mausoleum Chapel.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital at www.stjude.org
Garrett Funerals and Cremations is caring for the Waybright family. www.garrettfuneralsandcremations.com
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