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Helen Delores Beavers - Tyler

Feb 24, 1956 – Jan 26, 2017

Service Details

Funeral: Saturday, February 4, 2017  11:00am

Visitation: Saturday, February 4, 2017 10:00am – 11:00am

Location: Draeger – Langendorf Funeral Home Chapel, 4600 County Line Rd., Racine, WI 53405

Racine – Helen Delores (nee: Beavers) “Peanut” Tyler closed her eyes one last time Thursday, January 26, 2017 at Aurora Medical Center, West Allis, WI surrounded by her loved ones.

Helen was born February 24, 1956 in Racine, WI to the Union of the late Holmon and Maggie (nee: Sims) Beavers. Helen knew Christ and believed He would call her home to glory one day. He was ready for her sooner than her family expected.

Helen Graduated from William Horlick High school, Class of 1975.  Helen worked as a punch press operator at ISE in Racine, WI. She then returned to school at Gateway Technical College to establish and run her own In-Home Day Care.

Helen was united in Holy matrimony to David Tyler on February 13, 1997 in Racine, WI. They’re Union was blessed with three beautiful girls.

Helen was best known for her kind heart and radiant soul. She gave more than she would ever take. She was known by everyone she met as “Momma” or “Granny” because she treated them all as if they were her own. She was best known for her giant cook outs on 12th street where all were welcomed, with her Blues music blasting from her garage. In so few words she was the “mother” of the neighborhood and well respected by all.

She leaves to cherish her precious memory her husband, David Tyler; children, Nonana Allen, Kidia Tyler, Cynthia Tyler and Daodie (Carletta) Moore; five sisters; Carolyn (George) Berryman, Laura (Joe) Jones, Willie Esther (Willie) Mosley all of Racine, Jean Malone -Milwaukee, WI and Diane (Pete) Davidson of Arizona. Four brothers Ellis Holmon Beavers Jr, Samuel Beavers, Jim Beavers of Racine, WI and Allen (Yvonne) Beavers of St Paul Minnesota; brothers and sisters-in-law, Tommy (Ella) Hill of Chicago, IL, Logan (Avis) Tyler, Henry (Sherry) Tyler of Hinesville, GA, Andrew (Linda) Tyler, Mary (Bill) Bland, and Evelyn Smith of Kileen, TX; grandchildren Kaneesha Powell, Kayla Williams, Kaliyah Liggins, Kaliese Majors, Clytise McGee, Kiontae Burns, and Ciren Tyler; extended children, Aaron Mcgee, Valerie Day-Hein, Shalanda Bell, Kent Burns, and Jeanna Barnes; extended grandchildren, Britney Palmer, Earlene Walker, Aireyanna Barkley, Marnesha Bogan, and Aquivelia Banks, Alexis Venzant, and Akilha Venzant; special friends, Daniel Williams, Ann and Alvin White, Vickie (Mike) Daye, Phyllis Canady, Sergeant Toeller, Rachel Trobaugh, and Sue Taylor; and a host of nieces, nephews other relatives and friends.

She is preceded in death by her parents Holmon Ellis and Maggie Beavers; mother and father-in-law, Henry (Elma) Tyler; mother-in-law, Gertie Mae Tremble; grandparents, Samuel and Laura Jackson; great grandparents, James Ida Arnold; granddaughter, Ciara McGee; Brother Robert Honeycutt; brothers and sister-in-law, Dewey Bobo, Jimmy Hill, and Betty Jean Hood; nieces and nephews, Fojuan Bell, Antonio Hood, Trudy Hood, Deonta Lezine, Rodney Shaw Jr., and Chaute Tyler.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 4, 2017 at 11 a.m. at Draeger Langendorf Funeral Home, 4600 County Line Road, with Bishop Tommy Hill Officiating. Visitation will take place Saturday, February 4, 2017, at the funeral home from 10 a.m./ until the time of service at 11 am.

 

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  1. Bonnie Oliver says

    January 29, 2017 at 12:18 pm

    Our condolences going out to the entire family of my friend Helen. May God be with you. From Bonnie Oliver and my family, the Gardners

  2. Kathy Smith says

    January 29, 2017 at 4:56 pm

    My condolences to all of the family. May God heal your broken hearts. Love ♡ Kathy Smith

  3. Diane says

    January 30, 2017 at 3:37 pm

    God has called home his Angel. We will always be connected through our parents and the fun times we had. You will be missed, but not forgotten. You leave three beautiful parts of yourself that the family will rally around and cherish. Love you pnut.

  4. Frances Hill says

    January 31, 2017 at 12:44 pm

    My condolences to your family. Peanut, You were always a very nice person, I know you will be dearly missed.
    Love, Frances, Veronica, Jo Anne &
    La Toya Hill

  5. Jannie Wray says

    February 1, 2017 at 9:15 am

    Helen is Gone from our sight, but never from our hearts,
    thoughts and prayers are with the family.
    I wish the entire family healing and peace!

  6. Josephine Williams says

    February 2, 2017 at 5:57 pm

    To God be the Glory you are in my prayers god is able to bring you all through the storm. He won’t leave you or forsake you God’s holding her in the hollow of his hand. You love her but God loves her best. Stay strong I know it’s going to be hard but just remember all the good times. God didn’t want her to suffer so he brought her home to rest with him god bless you all and much love to. You are in my Prayers.

  7. Dororthy Tillman says

    February 4, 2017 at 9:52 am

    So sorry for your loss! May god bless, hold, cover, and keep you in this time of sorrow. Peace be still to all of you.

  8. Tracy Lane-Hall and Mary Lane says

    February 4, 2017 at 11:23 am

    To the family of Helen (Peanut) I send my heartfelt condolences and prayers to you. Peanut’s grandparents, Sammy and Laura, were close friends of my parents. Peanut would babysit me and my sister and sometimes just come spend time with us. We loved her! May you find comfort and peace in God’s arms, as well as in the love and memories she gave so freely to others. Tracy Lane-Hall and family

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