Martha Dean Helms Depew

(Updated: Friday, January 25, 2008 10:48 AM CST)

Jan. 17, 2008

Martha Dean Helms Depew, 75, died Jan. 17 at Huntsville Hospital. She was born in Tuscaloosa and lived most of her life in Harvest.

She was proceeded in death by her parents, Oscar and Doris Mildred Helms, and siblings Mary and Donny Helms.

She is survived by her children and their spouses, Dena Wiser and husband James of Athens, David Depew and wife Darlene of Meridianville, Dennis Depew and wife Mitzi of Harvest, and Bill Depew and wife Christine of Huntsville; nine grandchildren, Martha Ann Bowers, Melissa Bozeman, James Edward Wiser, David John Depew, William Daniel Depew, Dennis Depew, Daniel Adam Depew, Christopher and Stacy Depew and Jordan Carter; siblings, Doris Alene Buffkin and husband Harold of Decatur, James Oscar Helms and wife Betty of Fort Walton Beach, Fla., Frederick Eugene Helms, Dorothy Helena Swann of Atlanta; Nancy Hart and husband Billy of Tennessee, and Rebecca Wasson and husband Roger of Missouri; and nine great-grandchildren.

Pallbearers were David John, Dennis, Daniel Adam, Christopher, William Daniel Depew and Chris Helms.

Arrangements are being handled by Spry Funeral Home of Huntsville. A graveside service was held at Huntsville Memory Garden Jan. 21 with Bro. Robert Hendrix officiating.

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