She was born on September 26, 1934 in Lyons, NY.
She is survived by her son Dan Bennett, Anthem, AZ, daughter Roseann Hurt, Lake Havasu City, AZ, brother Chris Laribee, Arkansas and sister Ruby Ryan, NY, six grandchildren; David, Staci, Jason, Jamie, Trevor and R J and 11 great grandchildren. Helen was also preceded in death by a grandson, Ryan and eight siblings.
A graveside service will be held at 12 noon on Friday, December 21, 2012 at Phoenix Memorial Park & Mortuary, 200 W Beardsley Rd, Phoenix 85027.