Georgia Pearl 'Babe' Helm, 90, Minot, died Monday, November 28, 2016, in a Minot nursing home.

Georgia was born July 29, 1926, in Scobey, MT to George and Mildred (Snyder) Barnes. At an early age, she moved with her family to Minot, where she was reared and educated. Following her graduation from Minot High School in 1945, she joined the working world. Georgia was employed at Ward's and Kresge's Department Stores as a young adult.

Georgia was united in marriage to Dale C. Helm April 3, 1949, in Minot. They owned and operated Helm's Grocery, with Dale's brother and partner, Howard from 1947 until 1988. Dale passed away on November 23, 1980.

Georgia was a longtime member of Zion Lutheran Church, where she was active in the Dorcas/Faith church circle. She maintained memberships in the community over the years to Sons of Norway, Moose Lodge, Christian Women's Club and the American Legion Auxiliary.

Georgia enjoyed spending her summers with family and friends at her cabin on Rice Lake. She always supported the local entertainment and culture by attending symphonies, concerts and of course, Hostfest. In her younger years, Georgia always had to have high heels and lipstick on no matter the occasion or activity. She passed the time by playing skip-bo with her sister-in-law, Freda along with her many friends over the years. She will be missed by all who were blessed to know and share in her life.

Her surviving family includes daughters, Gail (Darrell) Olson and Carole (Jeff) Yoder, both of Minot; grandchildren, Jessica (Tyler) Berube, Minot and Jerod Olson, Minot; great-grandchildren, Camden, Reya and Britt Berube; sister-in-law, Freda Helm, Minot along with numerous nieces and nephews

Georgia was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Dale, sisters, Mary Swenson and Nellie Swenson and brothers, Herb Barnes and Robert Barnes.

Funeral Service: 10:00 a.m. Friday, December 2, 2016, at Zion Lutheran Church, Minot.

Interment: Rosehill Memorial Park, Minot, ND

Visitation: Thursday, December 1, 2016 from 3:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at the Thomas Family Funeral Home, Minot.