Helen Pauline Combs Howell, 84, of Elgin died Saturday, December 24, 2016. Born on October 10, 1932 in Roan Mountain, Tennessee, she was a daughter of the late Herbert Leon and Rula Mae Fair Combs. Helen, who loved the Lord, was a member of Jackson Creek Baptist Church. Known as the light of her family, she was an excellent mother and a wonderful companion and had a heart as big as all outdoors.

Mrs. Howell is survived by her husband of 61 years, George C. Howell; daughters, Pam Watts (Clay) and Cindy Roberts and Robbie Shell (Pamela); granddaughters, Elisa Roberts-Oglesby (Allen) and Rachel Shell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by eight brothers and sisters.

The graveside service for Mrs. Howell will be held at 12 o'clock on Wednesday, December 28, 2016 at Fort Jackson National Cemetery. Shives Funeral Home, Trenholm Road Chapel, is assisting the family.

Memorials may be made to In Touch Ministries, PO Box 7900, Atlanta, GA 30357 or to St. Jude Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
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