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Dorothy Ed
May 15, 2025
Continue to rest in peace Cousin Helen. I wish I could have met you. However, I am getting to know you through your sister Jane. we talk often. I was doing our family research when I discovered your sister Jane and later you. I am proud to display your photo doing our Family Reunions. Your grandfather, X L is my mothers 1st cousin. Will join you someday. Love always, Dorothy
Jerian Cathey
March 27, 2025
Rest in Peace Beautiful Black Woman
Darlene
May 19, 2023
To the family, many, many friends, colleagues and fans of this wonderful dancer Ms. Helen Washington fine comfort with you during this difficult time in your lives. Ms. Helen Washington was a dancer known for her shaved head and her iconic work with Isaac Hayes (1942–2008) on tour and in memorable photos. We hope many of the encouraging words and thoughts on this site comforts you during this difficult time also. We enjoyed her dancing and the many people to whom she brought much joy too. May you find comfort in your wealth of fond memories together with your dear loving mother, family and friend Ms. Helen Washington. May Almighty God in the Heavens comfort your hearts with peace and loving kindness as you cope with this precious loss in your lives. May her dancing and legacy keep her memory alive forever.
Doroth
April 7, 2023
RIP Helen, I am the cousin you never met. I kept planning to visit you. So, sorry we did not see and talk to one another. Your granddad, Excel, is my grandmother's nephew. I will keep the family lifted in prayer.
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Elizabeth Bell
March 5, 2023
R.I.P Helen
Gina Albert
March 1, 2023
R.I.P Ms. Helen .You and Isaac are dancing up in the sky. thank your for the memories,unique lady. i have all of isaacs music around my house.
Shasta Coleman
March 1, 2023
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always. Rest in peace Miss Helen and sending love ❤ to Donna, Martavious,Trina.Ashley and Family ,
March 1, 2023
Such an incredible and interesting person, she was great watch. May God be with the Washington family in their time of loss.
February 28, 2023
Dear Donna and Family,
We are saddened to learn that your dear mom, Helen Washington, has passed away and we send our heartfelt condolences to you during this difficult time. She will surely be missed and never forgotten, and her musical and dancing/ choreographic legacy will live on.
She was a multitalented person with many gifts, and we are thankful she shared her extraordinary musical and dancing talents with us. Thank you, Ms. Washington, for the memories. I remember when I was a younger person, I was fascinated by Isaac Hayes’ music, and I do remember when you shaved your head and danced with the Isaac Hayes Movement stage shows. This was unheard of for women at the time; however, you were unique, confident, and definitely had a presence. You paved the way for many others. Thank you for sharing your songwriting and dancing talents, and for teaching others the art of dance and a dance instructor.
Please continue to treasure the good memories you have and may they soothe your saddened hearts. May prayers strengthen you and cherished memories comfort you, and may God soothe your hearts and comfort you always. May he comfort your broken hearts. 23rd Psalm
Dean Tiernan
February 27, 2023
I'm only a fan. She will be missed.
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