Helen Louise Hensley George, 86, of Huntington, passed away on Friday, March 28, 2014 at St. Mary’s Medical Center. She was born on November 24, 1927 in Cabell County, a daughter of the late Delbert Curtis and Louise Bias Hensley. She is survived by her daughter, Paula George Tompkins of Sausalito, Calif.; brother, R. Jack Hensley of Huntington; nieces, Kay Wilmoth and her daughter Sarah Campbell and Jean Copley and her sons Mathew and Jeromy Copley. Helen was a member of the Beverly Hills United Methodist Church, where she was active in the choir, the Huntington Musical Arts Guild, the Marshall University Choral Union, and a 40 year member of the Women’s Club of Huntington. She was employed for 53 years at Hensley’s Beauty Salon in Huntington as a hair stylist. At the age of 20 Helen pursed a successful modeling career in New York City and appeared on The Perry Como Show. She returned to Huntington, married and in June 1952 gave birth to her daughter Paula, the light of her life. Helen loved sports, especially Marshall Basketball. She enjoyed gardening, floral design, sewing, and was a locally accomplished soloist. A memorial service to honor Helen’s life will be held on Wednesday, April 2, 2014 at 7 p.m. at Beard Mortuary, Huntington, with Pastor William Haynes officiating. Friends may call from 6 p.m. until time of the service at the mortuary. Online condolences may be conveyed to the family at www.beardmortuary.com. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Beverly Hills Methodist Church in Huntington or the American Cancer Society.