Edith Benham Helm

1874–1962 (age 88)

White House Staff

Biography

Edith Benham Helm devoted her talents to the White House Staff, bringing grace and poise to the demanding environment of the nation’s executive residence. Born in 1874, she witnessed profound shifts in American society and served with unwavering professionalism until her passing in 1962.

Colleagues remember her for quiet leadership that ensured the smooth functioning of daily work and for the thoughtful care she extended to all who sought her counsel, a legacy preserved by her burial at Arlington National Cemetery.

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