She was born on December 8, 1930, in Springfield, IL, the daughter of Robert and Helen (Miller) Cooley. Helen married William E. Robison on May 20, 1950, in Springfield. He preceded her in death, on October 3, 2010.
Helen graduated from Feitshans High School in 1948. She went on to raise her children, was one of the founding members of Bunn Park Christian Church, and helped her husband with many rental properties. Helen was a member of Rochester Christian Church. Her favorite roles were motherhood and being a grandmother.
She was also preceded in death by her parents.
Helen is survived by her daughters, Jane Deavers of Naples, FL and Beth (John) Paoli of Springfield; son, William “Buck” Robison of Springfield; grandchildren, Kerin (Bill) Hughes, Ian (Laci McLain) Paoli and Ethan (Lyndsey) Paoli; and great-grandchildren, Nathan Hughes, Emily Hughes, and Beckham Paoli.
Visitation and Funeral Ceremony: Family will receive friends from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. on Friday, October 30, 2026, at Butler Funeral Home – Springfield, 900 S. Sixth St., Springfield, followed by the ceremony at 10:30 a.m. with Celebrant Judy Woerner officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Ridge Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to: Rochester Christian Church, or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
The family would like to give special thanks to Dr. Fareed Tabatabai for enhancing Helen’s quality of life and his compassion. The family would also like to give special thanks to Evie Eldridge and Pam McDonald for their special friendship.
Please visit www.butlerspringfield.com to offer your condolences.
