Brenda Diane (Howard) Helms

Brenda Diane Howard Helms, age 70, of Athens, and lifelong resident of McMinn County, passed away on Tuesday, June 13, 2023.

Brenda was a daughter of Jack and Mary Lou Womac Howard. She was also preceded in death by her husband; Gary Helms, and brothers; Michael Howard and Steve Howard.

She was a devoted Christian and a lifelong member of Clear Springs Baptist Church.  Brenda loved spending time with her family and friends, and in her final days stated “whether I stay or go, I am a winner either way”.

Brenda is survived by her son and daughter in law; Trent and Kim Walden.

Grandchildren; Lily Walden and Cayson Walden.

Brothers and Sisters;

Barbara Howard, Carole Ware, Tim Howard(Pam), Gloria Underwood(Terry)

Cathy Walden(Faron), Mark Howard(Cherrie), Janet Woods, Debbie Cate(Darrell),

and Angelia Hawkins.  

Many nieces and nephews, special friend; Sharon Allen.

A Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday June 16, 2023, at Clear Springs Baptist Church with Rev. Frank Hicks and Rev Darren Fansler officiating.  Graveside services will follow in the Clear Springs Baptist Church Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 11:30 am to 1:30pm at the Church prior to the Funeral Service.

Brenda’s nephews will serve as pallbearers and honorary pallbearers.

If you are unable to attend the graveside service, you can sign the online registry at: www.zieglerfuneralhome.com

Ziegler Funeral Home has been entrusted with serving the family of Brenda Diane Howard Helms.