WALDO — Helen M. (Leadbetter) Beckett, 81, of Waldo, died peacefully Sept. 5, 2016, surrounded by her loving family at Waldo County General Hospital. She was born May 8, 1935, to Norman and Mildred (Geneva) Leadbetter.

She was married to Edward M. Beckett of Northport and had nine children, Edward Jr., Denise, Wilma, Charles, Eugene, Jon, Pamela, Paula and Dennis.

Arrangements are under the care of Riposta Funeral Home.