Ms. Helen "Big Ma" Crawford Smith entered into rest on Thursday, August 1, 2024. Funeral service will be held on Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 11 a.m. at Good Hope Missionary Baptist Church. Interment will be at Mt. Olive Memorial Gardens. She was born on July 30, 1934 to the late George and Josephine (Flood) Crawford in Carnesville, GA. The oldest of six children, Helen was a graduate of the Franklin County School System. On October 7, 1954 Helen became the bride of the late Marion Curtis Smith. The union was blessed with four children. Helen entered into eternal rest on August 1, 2024 after celebrating her 90th birthday surrounded by loved ones. At an early age Helen became a member of Union Grove CME Church. After moving to Augusta, GA, she joined Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church. Helen later joined the family at Good Hope Missionary Baptist Church where she remained faithful in service of the Hospitality Ministry until her sunset. Outside of church, Helen lived a life of service to others. She delighted patrons at Woolworth Department Store with her famous banana splits. Helen would go on to retire after 20 years with the V. A. Hospital followed by 10 years with the Medical College of Georgia's Dentistry Department. Committed to care and provision for others, Helen would embark on a second life career working for Richmond County at the John H. Ruffin, Jr. Courthouse before her final retirement at the age of 84. Helen enjoyed shopping, cooking, and music. She especially loved big band competitions, supported local athletics, and opened her home as a rest haven for many in her family and neighborhood. Known as Big Ma, Helen was a proud, active supporter of the programs at Lucy Craft Laney High School including the band, cheerleaders, and football team. Helen was preceded in death by her siblings Evelyn Crawford Riley, Mary Crawford Whitmire, James Crawford, and Bobby Crawford. She is survived by her sister, Sarah Joan Crawford and sisters-in-law, Carolyn Crawford, Eloise Smith and Carolyn Smith. To cherish her memory, Helen leaves four children: Karen Smith, Sharon James, Curtis Smith and Christopher (Lurline) Smith. Big Ma's legacy lives on through ten grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren, including her grandson and devoted caregiver, Keith Wells. She also leaves a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends with fond reflections. Ms. Smith may be viewed Friday, August 9, 2024 at the funeral home from 1-6 pm. Williams Funeral Home, 1765 Martin Luther King Blvd., Augusta, GA