She was born Helen Marie Smith on June 1, 1932 and passed peacefully on September 19, 2024.
Child of Irene C Smith and Andrew Brown she was raised in Unicoi, Tennessee. Helen grew up in the hills of Tennessee, hauling water from the creek, growing their own food, cooking on a wood stove and learning about rum-runners and moonshine. She joined the Air Force in 1952 where she met Robert Dunn whom she married in 1955. They remained married until his death in 2023.
Helen is survived by her children: Michael Paul (Madonna) and Alfred John (Tammy). Grandchildren: Aindrea, Stephen, Michael Jr. and Michaela and Great Grandchild Charles.