Helene Berger Frost

VIRGINIA BEACH – After 13 courageous years of fighting Scleroderma, Helene Berger Frost, 78, peacefully passed away on November 26, 2025, surrounded by her adoring family.

Through unwavering perseverance, she defied the conventions of medical expectations with her grace, grit, and positive attitude. Family members unanimously agreed that Helene was the only one strong enough to handle the relentless and grueling setbacks. Even at her weakest moment near the end, Helene faintly declared, “I want to be the best and nicest patient to these nurses.” She shared her kindness and appreciation to all the amazing nurses by her side and earned a much-loved reputation, and VIP status, during her frequent hospital stays.

As the beloved and gorgeous matriarch, she was always known for her thoughtfulness, listening ear, creative spirit, and of course, her legendary cooking. Helene would always deliver her roasted veggie orzo and famous chocolate chip cake to celebrate or comfort her friends. Passovers will never be the same without her infamous stuffed cabbage, matzoh ball soup, and her loving presence. She always made sure to make extra noshes for her cousin Harvey Coleman to take home. The aroma of her homemade vegetable soup and slow cooked brisket will be forever engraved in our souls along with the elegance of her beautifully decorated tables.

Helene’s favorite things were dancing with her favorite dance partner, Allan, devouring Frankie’s ribs (and cleaning the bones), walking the Middle Plantation circle with Peggy Fine, decorating special events with her close group of friends, and of course, reading on her cozy screened-in porch. She was the go-to advice confidant, pro bono editor for her daughter, and a wonderful writer.

Born In Norfolk to Irwin and Rose Berger, she graduated from Granby High School and then earned her baccalaureate from Virginia Commonwealth University. She volunteered her time to support many causes in her community, but most of all she was an incredible mom and role model to her kids. The loving relationship she shared with her husband Allan served as an inspiration to all who had the privilege of being a part of their endearing lives.

She is survived by the love of her life and husband of 56 years, Allan Frost, daughter Lee Belote (James), son Scott Frost (Nadine), grandsons Justin, Garrett, and granddaughters Ally and Ruby, her sister Madeline Lieberman (David), brother-in-law Steven Frost, and many beloved cousins, nieces and nephews.

There was a graveside service at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens.
Donations can be made to Ohef Sholom Temple’s Soup Kitchen.