Helen Bernice Woodward

She resided at the Oak Lane Nursing and Rehab Center in Stronghurst, Illinois. She was born February 15, 1943, in Davenport, Iowa, to Robert M. and Tessie R. Alexander. She married Robert Smith, Sr. then later married James Woodward.

She is survived by four daughters, Tammy Woodward of Watertown, WI, Lisa (Eric) Arnold of Goodhope, IL Mary (Kenny) Bartell of Colchester, IL, and Crystal (Jeff) Evans of Peoria, IL; one son, Robert Smith, Jr. of Peoria, IL; eight grandchildren, Shanee (Chris) Teel, Michael (Shelley) Smith, Cory (Megan) Belles, Tevin Smith, Kelsey (Ben) Broadhead, Samantha Taylor, Shante’ (Ryker) Taylor, and Becca Alexander; along with 13 great grandchildren, Marlee, Rylee and Emerson Teel, Claira, Dakota and Copeland Smith, Kyler and McKenna Belles, Austin Smith, Finley and Adley Broadhead, and River and Christen Taylor.

She was preceded in death by her parents, a son, Fredrick Alexander and a great granddaughter, Alexis Teel.

Helen enjoyed arts and crafts, cooking, word puzzles, scrapbooking, and attending church. The greatest love of her life was time spent with her family, especially the babies. She had a gentle soul and leaves behind many broken hearts.

The family would like to acknowledge the great care and love she received while residing at the Oak Lane Nursing and Rehab Center.

No services will be held at this time. She will be laid to rest in Oakdale Memorial Gardens. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rungemortuary.com.