Helen Troutman, 89, of New Smyrna Beach, Florida, passed away Saturday, February 20th, 2016. Helen was born in Pax, WV, April 5th, 1926. She was the only child of Frank and Nora Akers. After high school graduation, Helen attended Concord Teachers College in Athens, WV. Helen taught school for one year then accepted a job with Appalachian Power Company in Beckley, WV. Helen married Ronald Troutman in 1948 and they resided in Beckley until 1974. Helen retired from Appalachian Power in 1974 and they moved to New Smyrna Beach, Florida. Helen took an interest in golf and served two terms as President of the 18 hole women's golf league. Helen was appointed to the city of New Smyrna Beach golf course advisory board and served in that capacity for 13 years. At her death she still served as an advisor and parliamentarian for the 18 hole women's league. She was preceeded in death by her husband Ronald, her parents Frank and Nora Akers. She leaves behind with fondest memories a sister in law Juanita Flick, Loogootee, IN, niece Judy (Tony) Walton, Loogootee, IN, and nephew Wayne (Kelley) Flick, Fishers, IN. Also her most loving and dedicated care givers, Chris Cross, Mary Jo Hickman, Denyse Cross Meyers, and Ann Shawver all of NSB along with many dear and loving friends who always took care of Helen. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Marvin Harvey Memorial scholarship fund.