Helen Elizabeth Harman, nee Achurch, of Linn Creek, MO, passed away Sunday, December 19, 2010 at the age of 80 years 11 months and 6 days at her home surrounded by her family. Helen was preceded in death by her parents, her husband "Sonny"; brother, Harold "Jack" Achurch and one sister Dorothy Stough. Helen was born in Steelville, Mo to Charles Robert Achurch and Estora Civilla (Sites) Achurch. On September 12, 1947, she was united in marriage to Roy "Sonny" Harman. Helen and Sonny moved from Steelville in 1956. They lived in Hermitage, Missouri and in 1974 they moved to Camdenton, Missouri. She enjoyed playing the piano and performed at the First Baptist Church in Steelville prior to moving. Her main career was a homemaker and she took great care of her family often working extra hours to provide something special for her children and grandchildren. After retirement Helen and Sonny traveled extensively in their motor home. Helen is survived by her daughter Patricia Elaine Bland and husband Dale of Linn Creek, Mo, two sons, Robert Lee Harman of Blue Springs, Mo., and Alan Roy Harman and wife Terri of Camdenton, MO. Helen was blessed with nine grandchildren, Amy Kogan, Emily Pierce and husband Leland, BreAnna Harman, Jared Harman, Haley Harman, Kristal Harman, Alan Harman II, Scott Harman and Kayla Harman. Two great-grandchildren Beth Kogan and Katie Bradley and baby Connor on the way. She will be missed by all her family and many friends. Visitation was from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 22, 2010 at the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home in Steelville, MO. Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 22, 2010 at the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home in Steelville, MO with Rev. Delmar Hutson officiating. Special music of "I'll Fly Away" and "I Overlooked an Orchid" was played. Committal prayer and burial were in the Steelville Cemetery. A grand-daughter, Amy Kogan read a favorite poem of her grandmothers' called the "Clock of Life." Honored to be casket bearers were Bob Harman, Alan Harman, Alan Harman II, Jared Harman, Scott Harman and Dale Bland. The Family was served by the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home of Steelville, Missouri.