Helen Barbour; 72; of Pittsburgh; went to be with the Lord on Monday; Jan. 11; 2010; at her home. Born on April 20; 1937; in Monessen; she was the daughter of the late Rev. John Hughes and Theofa Jefferies-Hughes. In addition to her parents; she was preceded in death by her loving husband; Carl A. Barbour; a son; Daniel Carpenter; five brothers; John Freeman; Floyd; James; Jerry and Sam; and three sisters; Ruth; Thelma and Rose. Helen was formerly employed by The City of Monessen; W.T. Grants; and Youth and Child Services. She was a former member of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church and Gate of Heaven COGIC in Monessen; Greater Harvest Fellowship COGIC in North Carolina and spent her last days as a member of Lamb of God Christian Ministries of Pittsburgh. She served on the missionary board; as a youth choir director; choir member and other various capacities during her walk with Christ. She is survived by one son; Michael (Stacey) Smith; seven stepsons; Daniel Jr.; Gregory; Darryl; Dennis; Tony and Brent Carpenter and Kevin Barbour; four daughters; Michelle Smith; Tina (Elder Joseph) Bass; Deanna Carpenter; and Terri Barbour; two stepdaughters Darlene Greene-Kilgore and Toshia Carpenter; two sisters; Betty Sartor and June Scott; three brothers; Joseph Hughes; Robert Hughes and Larry Hughes; 13 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces; nephews; other relatives and friends. Family and friends will be received Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Newness of Life Church; 489 McKee Ave.; Monessen. An additional viewing will be held in the church on Saturday; Jan. 16; from 10 to 11 a.m.; followed by a funeral service with Elder J. Richard Bass officiating. Interment will take place in Belle Vernon Cemetery. Arrangements have been entrusted to the BEVERLY C. DRAPER FUNERAL HOME INC.; 608 Sixth St.; Monessen. (724) 684-6242