Beth Helen Shows of Mesa, Arizona, born February 8, 1946 in Vicksburg, Mississippi to William Webster and Alline Mattie [Youngblood] Shows, passed away on July 19, 2013 at the age of 67. Helen was somewhat of a homebody and enjoyed most of all spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren whom she loved so much. Her favorite outdoor activity, however, was fishing; her two favorite areas to fish were the Colorado River as well as in Louisiana. Helen is survived by her daughter Tracy Akin and son Louis Akin; grandchildren: Brandon Haag and his fiancée, Christina, Brittney Leonard and her husband Tommy, Lucas Akin and McKenna Akin as well as her great grandchildren Madison, Rylie and Ethan. A celebration of her life will be held at 3:00 pm, Tuesday, July 23rd at Mariposa Gardens Cemetery Chapel, 6747 East Broadway Road in Mesa.