HOWARD, Helen (Mart), 96, passed away on Wednesday, January 27, 2010 at Heartland of Centerville. Helen was born in Sharon, Pennsylvania to Clyde and Mary Mart on December 1, 1913. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husbands, Harold James and Stan Howard, her brother, Stan, and sister-in-law, Jane. Helen is survived by her children, Bob James and Rick James, and wife, Becki. She is also survived by the apple of her eye, her granddaughter, Doctor Summer James-Earnhardt, and husband, Heth, Columbus, OH. Helen was very proud of her granddaughter and her accomplishments. Helen is also survived by cherished nieces, Susan and Mary of Georgia. Helen worked as an Interior Decorator at Rikes for many years where she met many people she loved dearly. Private services to be held at the discretion of the family. If so desired, in lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the American Cancer Society.