Howell, Helen M., 88, of Paden City, WV died Monday, February 20, 2012 at New Martinsville Care and Rehabilitation Center in New Martinsville, WV.

Helen was born April 9, 1923 in Newport, OH daughter of the late Harry and Rushie Nutter Thomas.

She was a homemaker, retired employee of Paden City Pottery, enjoyed yard work and sewing and was a member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church in Paden City.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Edwin Eugene Howell.

Surviving are son, Doug Howell of Concord, NC; grandchildren, Bradley Howell of Charlotte, NC and Julie (Dale) Debruler of Lorton, VA; five great grandchildren, Lauren Howell, Brandon Debruler, Audrey Debruler, Kyle Howell and Jacqueline Debruler; sister, Evelyn Cunningham of Dixon, TN.

Friends received 2-4 and 6-8 Wednesday, February 22, 2012 at Jarvis-Williams Funeral Homes in Paden City where service will be held 1 p.m. Thursday, February 23, 2012.

Interment in Paden Memorial Gardens, New Martinsville, WV.

Memorial contributions may be made, in Helen's name, to the Paden City Ministerial Association, P.O. Box 233, Paden City, WV 26159.