NILES – Carole Laverne Helms, 72, of St. Joseph, passed away at Lakeland Hospital in St. Joseph on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009, following an illness.

Services will be at Bethel Apostolic Tabernacle on Monday, Nov. 16, at 7 p.m. with visitation one hour prior. Pastor Paul Deeds will be officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made in Carole’s memory to Bethel Apostolic Tabernacle.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Brown Funeral Home of Niles.