Barbara Helms has been a member of St. Bede's for 10 years. She is a cradle Episcopalian and has always been a member of an Episcopal Church. She is retired from a 37-year career in bridal retail management and ownership. While at St. Bede's she was the volunteer bookkeeper for 7 years, is active with the Sisters of Bede, co-chair of the Interior Committee, and loves to spend time organizing everything in the church office. She is married to Jim Helms and this past December they celebrated their 46-year anniversary. They have two daughters and four grandchildren. One daughter, Sandy Spires, and her family are also members of St. Bede's. Barbara is looking forward to her time on vestry.