Helen Jean started writing short stories as a young child and grew to be an accomplished writer of both fiction and non-fiction. Besides occasionally selling stories to national magazines, she earned her first salary as a television writer working for WJZ-TV in Baltimore in the 1960s. She was a pioneer for women's rights who blazed a trail in television for others to follow. Helen Jean was one of five members on the inaugural staff of Maryland Public Television, where she was the first Head Writer and won Emmy awards for both her writing and her work as a producer. She was a great friend and mentor, radiant spirit, brilliant writer, enthralling storyteller, and deeply compassionate person who touched the lives of many. Her family and friends will miss her tremendously. Helen Jean will be interred in a private ceremony on Saturday, September 20th. Her family is planning a Celebration of Life for her and will contact friends and family members within the next several weeks to share details."
Baltimore Sun, Sep. 19th, 2014
Helen Jean started writing short stories as a young child and grew to be an accomplished writer of both fiction and non-fiction. Besides occasionally selling stories to national magazines, she earned her first salary as a television writer working for WJZ-TV in Baltimore in the 1960s. She was a pioneer for women's rights who blazed a trail in television for others to follow. Helen Jean was one of five members on the inaugural staff of Maryland Public Television, where she was the first Head Writer and won Emmy awards for both her writing and her work as a producer. She was a great friend and mentor, radiant spirit, brilliant writer, enthralling storyteller, and deeply compassionate person who touched the lives of many. Her family and friends will miss her tremendously. Helen Jean will be interred in a private ceremony on Saturday, September 20th. Her family is planning a Celebration of Life for her and will contact friends and family members within the next several weeks to share details."
Baltimore Sun, Sep. 19th, 2014