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Helen Williams
1935 - 2023
Helen Williams
1935 - 2023
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BORN
1935
DIED
2023
Helen Williams Obituary
Helen Williams was one of the first Black models to appear widely in national publications in the U.S.
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Mr. Jr.
November 27, 2023
My condolences, to the family of one of black beauties, thank you.
AR
November 7, 2023
Sincere condolences to the Williams family, May God grant strength, comfort and peace to you all in your time of loss.
JF
November 6, 2023
God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Diane Abel-Bey
November 5, 2023
Goodbye, Helen Williams!
It was a real honor for me to help you get an obituary in The New York Times! It was wonderfully written with incredible pictures and interesting tidbits that I never knew about you before! A fitting tribute! When the writer of the obit told me that I made your cousin very happy that was the best news of all!
You deserve the best, Helen! And just like a famous gentleman said in his tribute to you, yours is a story waiting to be put on the stage!
God Bless you, Helen! And to your cousin as well! I'm so happy that I was able to do this for you and for her!
Now, if only we could think of the actress who would be perfect to play you on that stage!
Sincerely,
Diane :D
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RB
November 5, 2023
So beautiful, an inspiration to so many others that came after her. Sincere condolences to the Williams family, May God be with you in your time of loss.
Teresa Gates
November 4, 2023
She was a very striking lady, and she broke barriers for other black women & men, for that matter, to enter into the business of modeling, and to show how truly beautiful they are. May you Rest in Peace.
Chris
November 4, 2023
I offer my sincere condolences to the family of Helen Williams. What a wonderful legacy she has left for the world. May the God of all comfort be with your family during this difficult time.
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