Helen Louise Dickens
Helen Louise Dickens, age 88, of Quincy, died on Thursday, September 7, 2017 at the Illinois Veteran’s Home. Helen was born on September 1, 1929 in Morgan County, IL, the daughter of William Sherman and Bessie May (Miller) McDannald. She married Thomas Dickens on June 6, 1947 at Neelyville Lutheran Church. He preceded her in death on July 10, 2007.
Helen was a homemaker, secretary and worked many years along side her husband and their construction company, Dickens Electric and Construction until his retirement in 1988. Helen loved the Lord, her family and her family in Christ. She never knew a stranger, for everyone was “Beloved” to her. Helen famously always answered any phone call “Jesus loves you and I love you too”. She was known to many people in the community as “Momma Helen”.
She was involved in the Residents Encounter Christ Prison Ministry, Cursillo, and Walk to Emmaus. Helen lived at the Illnois Veteran’s Home in Quincy for 17 years. She was active at the IVH including leading many Bible studies, volunteering at the Welcome Corner and assisting with library services. She was a Sunset Lady from 2001-2015.
Helen is survived by her children: Daniel Dickens of Quincy and Violet Hutton of Bluffs; three grandchildren, Amanda Hutton of Bluffs, Carrie Hutton of Jacksonville and Dawn (Daryl) Morgan of Springfield; six great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild.
She is preceded in death by her husband, her parents, a brother, John Robert Miller and sisters, Violet McDannald, Betty Bonds and Virginia Peters.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, September 13, 2017 at 10:00 AM in the All Faith’s Chapel at the Illinois Veterans Home. Interment will be in Sunset Cemetery immediately following services. Visitation will be held prior to funeral services starting at 8:30 AM at the All Faith’s Chapel. In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to the Illinois Veterans Home.
Helen always made everybody feel special and loved. And she gave the best hugs. She was one of God’s angels here on earth !
We’re praying for the entire family as you go forward from this day without Momma Helen.
I love you aunt Helen!!! Without you my life would have been so different. I have had the opportunity to have 2 familys and you made that happen. Walter and Lillian welcome you with open arms. You all will be my favorite angels and God is blessed to have a new addition to his family. Walter and Lillian have been waiting for you and I know heaven is a better place.
She possessed life, joy, and Love. She lived it in abundance. A true tabernacle of God’s best. A torch whose light will forever shine. Bring her home Lord, Bring her home. Peace, Fr Chuck
Vi and family,
I enjoyed working with Helen and getting to know her. She blessed my family many times over. Our children always looked forward to the sticks of gum in her letters. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Deanna Dixon and family
What a wonderful lady!!
So sorry for your loss
If anyone goes to heaven, it will be Helen. She was always cheerful and willing to help with any request. She was one of our very favorite residents at the Veterans Home. She is with the good Lord now and deserves her eternal reward! We will miss her.
Mike & Barb Hutmacher
We are so sorry for your loss. Helen used to write us letters until she couldn’t anymore. What a wonderful lady.
I love you so much grandma. Fly High our beautiful angel!!