for family and friends was a joyful passion. She enjoyed many games, both
playable on a table top and on the computer. Spending time talking,
walking, or just quietly sitting or watching tv or a movie with family and
friends was a comfort to her, and brought her peace and joy.
Helen’s strong spirit and unwavering faith in God shone through in all she
did. Her life in the Church blossomed and saw her active in greeting and
fellowship services at Christ Fellowship Church in New Port Richey, FL. She
was specially loved for her servant’s spirit, joyful and friendly heart,
bright smile, and, of course, her baked sweet treats. At The Chapel
Community Church of Tarpon Springs, FL, she was a member of many Bible study
groups and further extended her Church Family. Always seeking to grow in
her faith, she had taken studies with Willmington School of the Bible
(formerly Liberty Bible Institute) at Liberty University, working towards a
certificate in Biblical Studies with thoughts of perhaps teaching Sunday
School.
She loved gardening and zoos, with a special love for Busch Gardens in
Tampa, FL, often going with family and friends. She loved all rides at
Busch Gardens, and though she had a fear of heights she especially enjoyed
the roller coasters, her favorite being Montu. The Animal Care Center is a
place she would visit first on most of her trips to the park to observe
medical procedures and interact with the veterinary doctors and technicians.
She is survived by her daughters Sandra and Sherri, and son Scott;
grandchildren Donna, Michelle, Zach, Josiah, Samantha and Jaiden;
great-grandchildren Katelyn, Peyton, Lexi, Micah, Anthony, and Dylan; her
sons-in- law Bob and Henry, her granddaughters fiancée Don, grandson-in-law
Eric, and grandsons fiancée Katie.
Her husband Ronald, brother Emil, and great-granddaughter Avery preceded her
in death.
Visitation will be conducted at Sauk Trail Baptist Temple, 4411 Sauk Trail,
Richton Park, IL, on Thursday, July 19th, from 4:00PM – 6:00PM followed by a
memorial service.
A memorial service will be conducted in Florida for her friends and family,
date and location to be determined.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to one of the following –
Focus on the Family –focusonthefamily.com - Click on Donate or
call 800-A-FAMILY.
Sea World & Busch Gardens Conservation Fund –
Memories may be left at www.blakelamboaklawn.com.
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