Helen Heaton Howell, age 80 of Baldwin, passed away Saturday, December 5, 2020, at Habersham Medical Center.
Born in Habersham County on January 1, 1940, she was a daughter of the late Dwayne and Minnie York Heaton. Mrs. Howell was a retired licensed practical nurse (LPN) after 35 years of service. She of the Baptist faith and enjoyed gardening, reading, and spending time with her family. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Wallace Howell.
Surviving are son, Michael McDuffie of Baldwin and Wayne Church of Clarkesville; son and daughter-in-law, Dwayne & Kerri Roach of Maryville, TN; daughter and son-in-law, Jeanne & Mickey Shook of Demorest; daughter, Jamie Roach Esford of Gainesville; sisters, Mary Jordan of Baldwin, Carolyn Helton of Baldwin, and Vivian Hicks of Mt. Airy; brother, Dwayne Heaton of Baldwin. She is also survived by 13 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
A family memorial service will be held at a later date.
An online guest register is available and may be viewed at www.habershamcrematory.com.
Habersham Crematory (678-617-2210) of Cornelia is in charge of arrangements.
