Age 78
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.
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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
Dorothy Ed
May 15, 2025
Rest in Peace Beautiful Black Woman
Jerian Cathey
March 27, 2025 | San Diego, CA | Sister
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...
Darlene
May 19, 2023 | MD
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.
Doroth
April 07, 2023 | Family
R.I.P Helen
Elizabeth Bell
March 05, 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.
Gina Albert
March 01, 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 ,
Shasta Coleman
March 01, 2023 | Family
Such an incredible and interesting person, she was great watch. May God be with the Washington family in their time of loss.
March 01, 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...
February 28, 2023
