Stella Mae Helms

Fort Meade -Stella M. Helms, 82, a longtime resident of Fort Meade, passed away Wed, June 6, at her residence of heart failure. A native of Enterprise, AL, Mrs. Helms has been a resident of Fort Meade since 1942, moving from Alabama. She was employed by the Polk County School Board for over 45 yrs, serving as Lunch Room Manager and School Bus Attendent. She was a member of the Fort Meade Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star. She was a Baptist. She was preceded in death by her husband of 48 yrs, Milford Helms. Mrs. Helms is survived by 3 sons: M.J. "Jerry" Helms, Wyman E. Helms & James C. Helms, all of Fort Meade. 13 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren, and 4 great great grandchildren. Family will receive friends from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM Sunday, June 10, at McLean Funeral Home, 306 E. Broadway, Fort Meade. Funeral services will be held at Monday, 10 AM, June 11, at the graveside in Homeland Cemetery with Rev. Roy Hancock & her son M.J. "Jerry" Helms officiating. Condolences made be sent to: www.mcleanfuneralhome.net