Helen was married to Lester Leighton senior who preceded her in death in 1992.  Helen was also preceded in death by her twin sister Ellen Dixon in 2002 and a daughter and a daughter Cheryl Leighton Moore in 2010. She was also proceeded in death by two grandchildren in 1983. Helen is survived my husband Rodger Dixon two sisters Ruby (Bill) Spivey of Alabama and Margaret (Richard) Hanes of Ohio; daughter Kim (Don) Brown of Tennessee son Lester (Jr) Leighton of Florida. Helen is also survived by Shelly (Ryan) Slaughter of Missouri.  Helen had 16 grandchildren numerous great-grandchildren and numerous great great grandchildren.  She is also survived by her sister-in-law two brothers-in-law many nieces and nephews.