Helen Byess Pace, age 77, of Jasper passed away at Piedmont Mountainside Hospital in Jasper on Monday, January 12, 2015.She was preceded in death by her husband, Lou Pace and brother, Glenn Byess.

Survivors include sister and brother-in-law, Margarett and Gene Stewart of Jasper; sister, Jo Mixson Terry of Woodstock; and special friend, Gene Gehring. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

A memorial service will be announced later in the week.