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 12 ^th 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.

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