Helen Barrett Coakley McMakin, 78, of Sun City Center, Florida passed away April 27, 2013. Helen retired from the United States Postal Service after 20 years of dedicated service. She is survived by her five children; Michael Coakley, Karen Lane, James Coakley, William Coakley and Richard Coakley; sisters Margaret (Peg) Ryza, Mary Laser (Harry), brother John Barrett (Alexandra), numerous nieces, nephews and grandchildren. She was born in Chicago Illinois, moved to Miami Florida in1965, and lived in the Tampa area since 1984. She will be missed by her family and friends. The family will receive guests between 5pm-7pm May 3, 2013 at Serenity Meadows in Riverview, Florida.