Helen Walker of Richmond, daughter of the late George Edward and Lucy Taylor Walker, was born on January 4, 1943 in Gloucester County, Virginia. She died on April 30, 2026.

She accepted Christ at an early age and joined Union Prospect Baptist Church—now The First United Baptist Church of Gloucester, Virginia—where she remained a member throughout her life. During her more than 30 years as a member of Mt. Sinai Baptist Church in Washington, D.C., she faithfully served as secretary and assistant secretary of the Senior Usher Board.

After graduating from Thomas C. Walker High School, Helen moved to Harlem, New York. She later relocated to Washington, D.C., where she attended Cortez W. Peters Business College. In 1972, she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Social Work from the University of the District of Columbia. She continued her academic pursuits and, in 1976, received a Master of Library Science degree from the University of Maryland, College Park.

Helen retired from the Library of Congress in 1993 after 30 years of dedicated service. Throughout her tenure, she received numerous meritorious commendations recognizing her commitment and exceptional performance. Following her retirement, she volunteered at Children’s Medical Hospital, where she was later employed. She also served as a reference librarian at Howard University for seven years.

Helen was an avid traveler who explored Europe, Egypt, the Caribbean, Canada, British Columbia, and many destinations across the United States, including Hawaii and Alaska. She enjoyed tennis, bridge, and pinochle. Among her favorite pastimes were working crossword puzzles and gardening. She embraced life fully and cherished her years living in Washington, D.C.

Helen will be remembered as a faithful and devoted sister, aunt, and friend. She leaves to celebrate her life one brother, George Walker Jr.; four sisters, Gladys Smith and Brenda Bryant of Gloucester, Dorothy Pope of Hampton, Virginia, Ernestine McIntosh of Harlem, New York, along with many loving nieces, nephews, cousins, and a host of other relatives and friends. Helen was preceded in death by her beloved siblings, William Edward Walker and Mary Pryor.

The service will be at 12 p.m. Saturday, May 9, 2026, at The First United Baptist Church, Gloucester. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Viewing will be one hour prior to the service.

J.K. Redmond Funeral Home, Shacklefords, is assisting the family.