Helen Slayton-Hughes

Helen Slayton-Hughes ( Slayton; October 30, 1930 – December 7, 2022) was an American actress who was best known for playing Ethel Beavers in Parks and Recreation, and appeared in over 200 stage and television roles.

Personal life Helen Slayton was born in 1930, the third of 4 children of Ralph Emil Slayton and Helen ( Peer) Slayton. Slayton-Hughes was married and had four children and six grandchildren.

Slayton-Hughes died in her sleep on December 7, 2022, at age 92. Her death was publicly announced by her family on Thursday, December 8, 2022, via Facebook. Her funeral was celebrated on January 21, 2023 at St. Thomas the Apostle Episcopal Church, Hollywood.

Filmography Film

Television

Video games

Other Activities Hughes was a songwriter and playwright who joined the BMI Music Theater Writers workshops in 1994. She wrote many novelty songs and wrote books, lyrics, and sometimes music for various projects inspired by the work of George Bernard Shaw (Androcles and the Lion) and Gene Stratton Porter (Girl of the Limberlost).