Helen Martin, age 83, of Alabaster, Alabama, passed away Sunday morning, October 25, 2020. She was born Helen Frances Scarborough on June 15, 1937 in Atlanta, Georgia to Alice Hooks Scarborough and Harvey Scarborough.
Helen graduated from Sylvan Hills High School. She enjoyed a career of over 20 years in banking with SouthTrust Bank, retiring as branch manager in Alabaster.
Helen was an active member of First Baptist Church of Pelham, Alabama. For 15 years, she faithfully served in the Auxiliary of Volunteers at Shelby Baptist Hospital, Alabaster.
In addition to her parents, Helen was predeceased by her husband, Joel Martin, to whom she was married on September 5, 1955. Remaining family members include her three children, Kenneth Martin (Cindy), Alecia Powell (Tim), and Fredrick Martin (Chris); grandchildren, Zac Cronic-Powell (Leanne), Adam Powell (Caitlin), Russ Martin, Lauren Martin, and Avery Martin; and one great-granddaughter, Elizabeth Powell.
Visitation: 11 a.m. to 12 noon, Tuesday, October 27, 2020, Ridout's Southern Heritage Funeral Home in Pelham, followed by A Service of Remembrance for Helen at 12 noon at the funeral home's chapel. Dr. Mike Shaw will officiate. The family will have a private gravesite committal service before Helen is laid to rest with her husband, Joel, at Alabama National Cemetery, Montevallo.
Memorial Gifts: Alabama Baptist Children's Homes & Family Ministries, www.AlabamaChild.org.