Helen L. Grubbs, 77, Bradenton, died Dec. 31, 2005. She was born Nov. 28, 1928, in Pittsburgh and came to Bradenton in 2000 from Washington, Pa. She was a homemaker and a member of Faith United Methodist Church. Survivors include her husband, Robert; a daughter, Susan Myers of Pinehurst, N.C.; a son, John of Bradenton; a brother, William Philips of St. Petersburg, Pa.; seven grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. No visitation or services are planned. Brown & Sons Funeral Homes, 43rd St. Chapel, is in charge.