Helen Henningsen Pringle Gibbs

I grew up with the Gibbs family and Helen was like an aunt to me when I was little. She was funny, interesting and artistic. I remember Helen driving our carpool in the orange VW bus and I would see her whizzing by my house sometimes looking for Florence, their black Labrador, who loved to run free in the neighborhood when she got the chance! Affra and I played all the time together (we were inseparable in elementary school) and Helen took this fantastic photo of the two of us when we were...

I hold beautiful memories of my friendship with Helen over 3 years of living in White Plains. She was so knowledgeable, witty & a gifted storyteller. Loved her VW bus & being young mothers together enjoying our children. Richard & I offer our condolences & sympathy to Jim, Affra & James and all who loved Helen. May she rest in peace evermore. Annette Maiberger

Dear Affra--I am so terribly sorry for your loss of your mother. She clearly was a lovely, accomplished, and amazing woman! I hope your grief (and that of your family) will be lightened over time with the help of beautiful memories. Thinking of you with sorrow... Deborah Purcell

Helen was my closest friend at Ashley Hall. I was a boarding student, broken hearted by the loss of my mother, and Helen was a lifeline for me in every way. Through her beautiful mind and spirit, so much more mature than mine, she helped me to find myself. We shared a passion for poetry and music, and much more. We lost touch during our college years and took very different paths, but I did see her again at our 50th AH reunion. I only wish, in the social whirl of that weekend, I could have...

Helen was a very special friend. Even after years of not seeing each other we met and visited as if we had been together every day. She was intelligent, kind, and fun to be with and we will miss her. Our love to Jim and family. Barbara and Gerry (Smith)