Mrs. Helen Fran West Martin was born on February 7, 1935, to Ellis and Queen Ester West in Marquez, Texas. She always had a smile on her face. Helen never met a stranger. Many knew her as Aunt Tobby. She was a loving mother, aunt, grandmother, and a friend to all. Most of all, she knew that God truly loved her.She was preceded in death by her husband, Mack Martin, Jr., mother, Queen Ester Bradley, and a sister Erma J. Russell.She leaves to cherish her memories: two sons, Vince L. Shaw and Andre Manzay and wife LeAnn; one daughter, Becky Lou Boger and husband Danny; four grandsons, Danny Boger, Jr., Brandon Boger, Vince Shaw Jr., and Jeremy Shaw; one special niece, Loner Griffin and husband LeRoy; a special nephew, Wayne Russell and wife Ann; and a host of other relatives and friends.Memorial services will be held on Friday, October 26, 2012, at 10:00 AM at the Nalley-Pickle & Welch Chapel with Rev. Curtis D. Joiner officiating.Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Midland. Online condolences can be made at www.npwelch.com,