Aneta Louise Corsaut (November 3, 1933 – November 6, 1995) was an American actress and writer whose intelligence, quiet charm, and natural grace made her a memorable presence on both television and film. She is best known for her role as Helen Crump, the kind-hearted schoolteacher and eventual fiancée of Sheriff Andy Taylor, on The Andy Griffith Show—a character who brought warmth, wisdom, and gentle humor to the close-knit community of Mayberry. Later in her career, she portrayed the poised and