Shirley Helms

Shirley Faye Helms, age 70, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2015. She was born on February 4, 1944, in Childersburg, AL, to the late Ottis and E.V Oleta Couch, and was preceded in death by her husband, Hoyt Leon Helms. She was a successful Real Estate Broker and small business owner for many years in Paulding County. Some of Mrs. Helms many accomplishments include, serving on the Paulding County Chamber of Commerce and past Vice President of Paulding Meadows. Mrs. Helms was recognized for her outstanding service by the American Red Cross. She was the driving force in the purchasing and placing of the American Flags that flown on the “Corridor of Flags” along HWY 278 in honor of our fallen service men and women. These flags fly proudly on all of our Veteran Holidays. Mrs. Helms was a highly admired and loved citizen of Paulding County who loved her community and worked tirelessly to help others. Shirley was the “Business Woman of the Year” in Paulding County. She graduated from Etowah High School in Attalla, AL, where Shirley and Hoyt were Homecoming Queen and King and “Class Favorites”. Mrs. Helms was a member of White Springs Baptist Church.

Survivors include sons, Jeff Helms & Jena Dowdee of Dallas, GA, and Mark & Kristy Helms of Marietta, GA; daughter, Kelly & John Dixon of Dallas, GA; brothers, Bobby Joe Couch & Lori Stone of Rainbow City, AL, and Gary & Mary Couch of Rainbow City, AL; sisters, Tammy & David Jay of Ardmore, AL, Connie Aly of Glencoe, AL, Debra & Kenny Sitz of Glencoe, AL, Wanda & Glen Kell of Glencoe, AL, and Judy Gray of Glencoe, AL; seven grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 23, 2015, at 2 PM, from Clark Funeral Home, with Reverend Don Rackley officiating. Interment will follow in Dallas Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday, January 22, 2015, from 6 PM until 8 PM, and on Friday, January 23, 2015, from 9 AM until the time of service.

The family would like to thank Jena Dowdee for the comfort and loving care that she gave unconditionally to their mother.

Clark Funeral Home in Hiram, GA, is in charge of arrangements. (www.samclarkfuneralhome.com)

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