Funeral services for Ms. Helen Kane, 70, of Columbia, SC, will be held 11:00am, Saturday, July 19, 2025, at Simmons Funeral Home and Crematory Chapel, 2868 Columbia Road, Orangeburg.

Helen “Gail” Kane, daughter of the late Jake Robinson and Helen Bazemore was born September 21, 1954. Attending Wilkerson High School, Helen was educated in the public school system of Orangeburg, and later moving to Harlem, NY at the age of 17 obtained her GED.

Helen was a member of Greater Allen Cathedral AME.

Serving most of her career as an Executive Assistant in banking, Helen later worked as a bus driver for MTA, retiring after many years of service.

Giving was her love language. She was a very giving person who always made sure you were taken care of. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.

She leaves to cherish her loving memory: one daughter, Shanta’ (Damien) Gaston of Queens, NY; one son, Sean (Jazmine) Kane of Columbia, SC; three grandchildren, Imani (Tyler) of Springhope, NC, Elijah and Sanaa both of Queens, NY; three sisters: Yvette Bazemore of Columbia, SC; Frances Ellis of Baltimore, MD, and Jeanette Taylor of Amityville, NY; five brothers: Jackie Robinson of Orangeburg, SC; Norman Robinson of Lexington, SC; Keith Bazemore of SC, Bruce Lorick of NY, and Douglas Price of NJ; one stepdaughter, Lisa Kane of Piscataway, NJ; two step-grandchildren, Gavin Williams and Lauren (Murad) Alasmar both of Piscataway, NJ; three special friends, Patricia Myers, Rita Govan and Brenda Seaberry; nieces, nephews, cousins, and other loving relations & dear friends

Ms. Kane passed away Monday, July 13, 2025, at her residence.

Public viewing will be held Friday, July 18, 2025, from 2-6pm.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.simmonsfuneralhome.com