Helen Mallory

December 9, 1932 - June 25, 2020

Helen C. Clayburne was born on December 9, 1932 to the late Robert and Ruth Clayburne. The second of three children, William and Robert Clayburne preceded her in death. She departed this life on June 25, 2020 quietly and peacefully at her home with her two daughters by her side. Helen was united in Holy Matrimony to the late John E. Mallory on April 22, 1953 and from this union was blessed with three children, Sharon, Gail and Bryan who preceded her in death. Helen was educated in the Philadelphia Public School System. Helen started working at John Wanamakers Center City for a few years. In 1957 she started working for the Government for 34 years. She also worked for Sygnacor and the Department of Defense Army Electronic. Once she and her family moved she worked at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard where she retired from in November of 1990. Retirement was nice but she became a crossing guard at Clifton and Hook Road for over 10 years. Helen joined First African Baptist Church in 1977 under the leadership of Reverend Daily. She helped with vacation bible study, meals on wheels and she became a member of Rose of Sharon Missionary. Helen had three hobbies, bowling with the Jet-Set Bowling team, she had several trophies proudly displayed; sewing and crocheting she also enjoyed doing while be able to make her daughters clothes for special occasions. She also loved shopping the best, on the bus she would go to King of Prussia and Cherry Hill Malls, that is how much she loved shopping. She also enjoyed listening to music. Helen was also one of the last originals of Tribbit Avenue. Special thanks to her sister/cousin Frances Roland for all that she did, it was truly a blessing. Helen leaves to cherish her memories, Daughters Sharon Mallory (Darby Township, PA) and Gail Mallory (Claymont, DE) her brother William H. Clayburne, three sisters-in-law, Louise Moss, Margaret Mallory and Helen Fray, nieces, nephews and cousins. And her good friend Barbara Allen.