Mrs. Helen M. Bryan, 85, of Joplin, Missouri departed this life on Monday, October 31, 2011 at her residence after a sudden illness. Helen was born on October 31, 1926 in Mulberry, Kansas to the late Steve and Jessie (Mitchell) Miller. Helen married Bernard L. Bryan on April 11, 1941 and he preceded her on February 8, 2011. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; one son, Davey Bryan; four sisters, Beulah, Violet, Eunice and Betty; and one brother, Bob. Survivors include her three sons, Larry Bryan and wife, Linda, Stephen Bryan and Michael Bryan and wife, Virginia; one daughter, Brenda Moore; nine grandchildren; six great grandchildren; three great-great grandchildren; and one sister, Shirley. Graveside services are 1:00 p.m. Thursday, November 3, 2011 at the Powers Cemetery near Diamond, Missouri with Minister David Johnson officiating. Arrangements are under the personal care and direction of the Housh-Goodwin Funeral Home in Sarcoxie, Missouri.