Helen C. Eden, 86, of Lancaster, passed away Friday, April 28, 2017 at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center. Born Saturday, November 29, 1930 in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Earl & Blanche Harold Calico. She was a former teacher of Harlan County, Lancaster City, & Garrard County school systems. Helen was Valedictorian of her graduating class at Paint Lick High School, a graduate of Berea College, & continued graduate work at UK & EKU. She was also instrumental in establishing Title I, remedial reading, & math programs in the Garrard County school system. After retirement, she was twice director of Literacy & Adult Education of Garrard County. She was a member of Church at Cedar Creek. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother; Dr. Forrest Calico. Survivors include her husband: Johnnie Eden, of Lancaster, a son; Edwin (Judy) Langford, of Pineville, step-daughter; Tina Abassi of Lancaster, two step-granddaughters; Madelyn Deaton, of Waynesburg, Savannah Abassi, of Lancaster, sister in-law; Dr. Patricia Calico, of Stanford, nephew; Dr. Jefferson (Cari) Calico, of Corbin, niece; Patricia Calico (Wes) Cohron, of Lexington, & six great-nieces & nephews. Funeral services for Helen will be 2:00 PM Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at Ramsey-Young Funeral Home with Pastor Chris Dalton, Dr. Jefferson Calico, & Bro. Aelred Dean officiating, with burial following at Lancaster Cemetery. Visitation will be 5:00-7:00 PM Monday, May 1, 2017 at Ramsey-Young Funeral Home. Friends & family may share memories or leave condolences on her tribute wall at www.ramsey-young.com. Ramsey-Young Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.