Helen Regina Childs

HELEN REGINA CHILDS, 70, of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 2:17 pm, Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at her residence.

She was born to the late Lee Eugene and Lorraine (nee Phillips) Baggett on June 7, 1954, in Mobile, Alabama.

Helen married Frank S. Childs III on July 17, 1990, in Chester, Illinois; he preceded her in death on January 6, 2012.

She was a wife, mother, sister, grandmother, a friend to many and so much more. If she saw someone in need, she always helped. Her love for others was unwavering. Helen was an amazing homemaker who loved cook and bake. She was a caterer out of her home and also made wedding and birthday cakes for family and friends.

Helen was a kind, sweet and loving servant of God. She served in prison ministry and lead many to Christ. One thing that set Helen apart from most was that she was a servant of Christ. She was a prayer warrior and was rarely spotted without her Bible. She loved to sit outside and enjoy God’s beautiful creation with a cup of coffee while reading her Bible. Helen was a friend to all and just like Jesus, everyone was welcome at her table.

Survivors:

4 Children:

Steve Childs Chester, IL

Craig Earl Waterloo, IL

Lisa (Harold) Brake Chester, IL

Jeremy Earl Prairie du Rocher, IL

1 Sister:

Terry Knaap Chester, IL

8 Grandchildren:

Issac Earl, Olivia Earl, Eli Earl, Johnathan (Jaya) Brake, Andrew (Kenzie) Brake, Derek Brake, Brianna Brake and Avery Earl

1 Great Grandson:

Hunter Samuel Brake

Many Nieces, Nephews, Cousins, and Friends

Preceded in Death by:  Parents, Husband, 1 Son – Frank Childs IV, 1 Brother – David Lemaster, and 1 Sister – Diana Nickerson

Funeral Service:

11:00 am, Wednesday, April 9, 2025

Pechacek Funeral Homes, Chester, Illinois

Officiating:

Rev. Christine Lippert

Interment:

Evergreen Cemetery

Chester, Illinois

Visitation:

Wednesday – 9:00 am – 11:00 am

Pechacek Funeral Homes, Chester, Illinois

Memorials:

Chester Food Pantry

Maple Creek Hospice