Tuesday, October 18, Helen Miller Greenhaw, 80, of Athens passed away unexpectedly. The news of her passing was met with tributes and stories of the woman who gave her all to family, friends, and community. She was kind to all and in her own unique way, made everyone feel special.

“Her personality and the way she treated people was so kind and with so much compassion for her community. Always trying to make a difference,” Athens Mayor Ronnie Marks said.

Many of Helen’s friends and former students shared touching tributes that explained why she was so special and a true “Southern gem.”