Helen Williams was born on October 22, 1938 to the late Elijah Washington and Erlean Washington in Brooklyn, New York.

Helen was educated in the New York City Public School System. Helen attended Mount Zion Baptist Church where her father was a deacon of the church.

Helen was preceded in death by her first husband; Ronald Myrick, her second husband; Harold Williams, 2 brothers Benjamin Washington and Booker T. Washington and 2 sisters Carrie Washington and Beartha Washington

Helen was a hardworking woman and made a living doing domestic work. She loved music and loved to dance and smile.

Helen leaves to cherish her loving memories: her daughters; Dolores Gozzer, Sandra Williams Morgan, Carolyn Myrick and Lorie Greene, her sons; Steven Myrick, Adam Williams, Curtis Williams, one brother; John Washington, 11 Grandsons, 8 Granddaughters and a host of Great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.