Helena Washington, 60, of Lexington, Kentucky, formerly of Henderson, Kentucky, gained her heavenly wings on May 2, 2021.

Helena accepted Christ at an early age.  She was baptized at Calvary Baptist Church in Henderson, Kentucky, and attended New Jerusalem Baptist Church while living in Georgia.  Helena was a 1979 graduate of Henderson County Senior High School and attended the University of Kentucky and the University of Louisville.  She was the co-owner of L & H Coin Laundry in both Henderson, Kentucky, and Lexington, Kentucky.  Helena loved to read, collect water and snow globes, and spend time with her family.

She was preceded in death by her father, Lawrence O. Washington, Sr.; her brother, Urey Lee Washington; her maternal grandmother, Ola Mae Thomas; her maternal grandfather, Bennie Harshaw, Sr.; and her paternal grandmother, Fannie Washington.

Survivors include her daughter, MaryHelen Mulvey of Lexington, Kentucky; her mother, Helen Washington of Bethlehem, Georgia; three sisters, Shelia Crumbie (Tyron), Denise Washington, and April Washington, all of Lexington, Kentucky; one brother, Lawrence O. Washington, Jr., of Bethlehem, Georgia; nieces and nephews; and a host of aunts, uncles, and cousins.

A private service will be held.  Pastor Elijah Collins, Jr., of New Jerusalem Baptist Church in Snellville, Georgia, will officiate.  Burial will be in Fernwood Cemetery.

There will be no visitation.

Rudy-Rowland Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Online condolences may be made at www.rudyrowland.com .