A funeral will be held Wednesday, April 9, 2025 for 70-year-old Helen Regina Childs of Chester, Illinois, who passed away at 2:17 pm, Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at her residence.
She was born June 7, 1954 in Mobile Alabama, to the late Lee Eugene and Lorraine (nee Phillips) Baggett. They preceded her in death.
Helen married Frank S. Childs III on July 17, 1990, in Chester, Illinois; he preceded her in death on January 6, 2012.
She is survived by four children: Steve Childs of Chester, IL, Craig Earl of Waterloo, IL, Lisa (Harold) Brake of Chester, IL and Jeremy Earl Prairie du Rocher, IL; a sister: Terry Knaap of Chester, IL; eight grandchildren: Issac Earl, Olivia Earl, Eli Earl, Johnathan (Jaya) Brake, Andrew (Kenzie) Brake, Derek Brake, Brianna Brake and Avery Earl; a great grandson: Hunter Samuel Brake and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
She was also preceded in death by a son: Frank Childs IV, a brother: David Lemaster, and a sister: Diana Nickerson.
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.
Visitation will be 9-11 a.m. Wednesday at the Pechacek Funeral Homes, Chester, Illinois.
A funeral for 70-year-old Helen Regina Childs of Chester will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at the Pechacek Funeral Homes, Chester, Illinois. The Rev. Christine Lippert will officiate.
Interment will be in the Evergreen Cemetery in Chester, Illinois.
Memorials may be made to the Chester Food Pantry or to the Maple Creek Hospice.