Helen Kathleen Echard, 82, of Belpre, Ohio passed away December 8, 2015 at Riverside Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. She was born June 30, 1933, in Ritchie County, W.Va., a daughter of the late Jenneys Cecil Echard and Alice M. McGyre Echard. Helen worked as a short order cook for Veterans Homes and attended 1st Luthern Church at 19th and Plum Streets in Parkersburg, West Virginia. She is survived by a son, Thomas Echard of Parkersburg, W.Va.; her brother, Joseph Echard; and three grandchildren. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her son, Mark Echard; her brother, Thomas Echard; and sisters, Dorcas Echard and Virginia Myers. At her request there will be no service. Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, 1305 Washington Boulevard, Belpre, Ohio, is assisting the family with arrangements.