Helen Howard, age 81, of Selma, AL, passed away August 8, 2012. She was preceded in death by her husband, David L. Howard and daughter, Debbie Coleman. She is survived by her son, Bobby (Kim Braddock) Howard; son-in-law, Bill Coleman; brother, Bud (DeLo) Hopkins; sister, Jenny Knight; grandchildren, Billy (Ruby) Coleman, Bryan Coleman, Robby (Heather) Howard and Paul (Jennifer) Howard; step-grandson, Seth Braddock; great-grandchildren, Nicole Coleman, Jackson Howard, Grant Howard and Pierce Howard and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Saturday, August 11, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. at Selma Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Jerry Light officiating. Interment will be in Pineview Memory Gardens with Selma Funeral Home directing. Visitation will be Friday, August 10, 2012 from 6-8:00 p.m. Her grandsons will serve as pallbearers.