Carolyn “Helen” Burkett, age 70, of Nicholls GA passed away On Monday, May 24, 2010 at Coffee Regional Medical Center in Douglas GA. Mrs. Burkett, a native of Douglas GA was born July 09, 1939; she is the daughter of the late Tom & Charity Davis Butts & the widow of the late John Leonard Burkett. Graveside services & Interment will be held 11:00 AM, Wednesday, May 26, 2010 at the Satilla Gardens Cemetery near Douglas GA. The family will receive friends at Sims Funeral Home on Tuesday; calling hours will be 6:00 PM until 9:00 PM. Survivors include: Daughters, Tammy Meeks & Sherry Burkett, Nicholls GA, Son, Steve Smith, Tampa FL, Step-daughters, Deborah Clark, Douglas GA & Judy Robinson, Butler GA, Sisters, Naomi Pearson, Jacksonville FL & Ruth Floyd, Valdosta GA, Seven Grandchildren & Five Great Grandchildren. Sims Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.