Service Details
Family and friends are invited to meet in the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home and Crematory on Saturday, APRIL 2, 2022, for a visitation from 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
A service celebrating her life will follow at 4:00 p.m. You may watch the service via livestream by clicking on this link at 4:00 p.m. https://youtu.be/nYNE_o6ljUs
RACNE – Mrs. Wilma Louise Helm (nee Brown), 82, passed away at Ascension All Saints on Sunday, March 20, 2022.
She was born in Murphysboro, IL on May 28, 1939, the daughter of the late John Chavis and Mamie Brown. Wilma married Earnest Helm on May 26, 1960. Earnest preceded her in death.
Wilma worked as a nursing assistant for Lincoln Lutheran Nursing Home, Ridgewood Care Center and St. Mary’s Hospital. However, she was first and foremost a homemaker; caring for her husband and children.
Wilma enjoyed reading the Bible and listening to music, especially Anita Baker and Rance Allen. Her true calling/passion was helping and caring for others rather it be in the family, friends, or someone she meets in passing. She didn’t or wouldn’t leave any stone uncovered even if she was left with nothing.
She is survived by her sons and daughters, James Brown of Aberdeen SD, Ernestine Brown, Charles (Marilyn) Helm, John (Denise) Helm and Lucretia Helm all of Racine, WI, and Ernest (Carolyn) Helm, of Tampa, FL, ; her brothers, James (Lorraine) Watson of Kankakee, IL, Jesse Watson and Anthony (Ursula) Watson, of Champaign, IL, and Dobie (Silvia) Watson of Carbondale, IL; her sisters, Luzetta (Brian) Gibbs of Carbondale, IL, Brenda Watson of California, Wanda Johnson of Indianapolis, IN, Ruth (William) Simmons and Teresa Simmons both Racine, WI, and Rachel Thomas of Bloomington, IL; her grandchildren, Angelica Ross of Los Angeles, CA, Charles A. Helm of Atlanta, GA; Valencia (Jeremy) Koker of Chicago, IL, Curt (Tessa) Thompson, Lieeq Liggins, Eljay Helm, Reginald Helm, John R. Helm, and Justin Helm all of Racine, WI, Marcus Smith, Joliet IL, Brandon Helm, Janesville, WI; her great grandchildren, Daiquan Thompson, Curt Luevano-Thompson Jr., Charly Thompson, Destiny Brown, Journey Thompson, Heaven Thompson, Canaan Thompson, Dyshyia Hunter, Li’kia Liggins, Li’sheena Liggins, Takayis Golden, Mya Smith, LaTavia Smith, Isaiah Reqana Smith, Carter C. Koker, Carter C. Helm Eljay Helm Jr, Janeva Helm; her great-great granddaughter, Lai’ani-ki’mora Liggins; as well as many nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Geneva Helm; her great grandson, Jaire Ahmeir Helm; her brother, Johnny Watson and her sisters, Floretta Garret, Mary Smith, and Delois Chavis; as well as her special uncles, Norman and Joe Brown. Special thanks to Ascension ICU and the nurses and aids at the Villa Nursing Home for the love and care shown.
Family and friends are invited to meet in the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home and Crematory on Saturday, APRIL 2, 2022, for a visitation from 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. A service celebrating her life will follow at 4:00 p.m. You may watch the service via livestream by clicking on this link at 4:00 p.m. https://youtu.be/nYNE_o6ljUs
Acknowledgement
Perhaps you sent a comforting message, or sat quietly in a chair; perhaps you sent a florist spray; If so, we saw it there. Perhaps you spoke the kindest words as any friend can say, perhaps you were not there at all, just thought of us that day. Whatever you did to console our hearts we thank you so much, whatever the part.
Gratefully Submitted – The Helm Family
Anita Morris & Sherman Mcneil says
You will be missed by Bunny, Mya Cheri,Bert and Sherman.Thank you for being our dear friend. LOVE YOU.
Lieeq Liggins says
I love you Grandma you will be deeply missed
Entire Love Family says
Sending my condolences and prayers to entire Helm Family
Linda Ivy says
My heartfelt condolences goes out the entire family, man this is very sad to hear about a long time mother, of the northside, Mrs Helm was like a family mother to the Hinton’s, on behalf of the Hinton family, our prayers our with you all. Love Linda(Hinton)Ivy
Gwen Thompson says
You all or in my prayers
Mrs Wilma has her wings
So was the sweetest woman
I love you guys
Mrs Wilma will be missed
Stacey Moore & Family says
Sending condolences to the Helm family
Karen Golden says
Sorry for y’all loss ❤️
Garnett ~ Glenda Conley says
Sending our deepest condolences with much love to the Helm Family.
Liggins Family says
Our prayers 🙏🏾 condolences, hugs an Love to The Helm Families may God grant you All comfort , strength an guidance not just Today but also in the Days to come RIH Wilma🕊️
Andrew Thompson says
Mrs. Helm I want to thank you Raising some wonderful Children. . My family came from West Virginia and they made us feel like we was apart of family. As a young child I always felt welcome at your home .. Mrs. Helm Thank You for giving me Uncle Chuck he practically raise me through my childhood .I felt untouchable. . It’s a blessing to know. you in your family . 50 Years strong . I always will have you in my heart for the kindness you show me as child growing up.. My deepest sympathies go out to my Family the Helms . I Love you all .
Andrew Thompson says
Mrs. Helm I want to thank you Raising some wonderful Children. . My family came from West Virginia and they made us feel like we was apart of family. As a young child I always felt welcome at your home .. Mrs. Helm Thank You for giving me Uncle Chuck he practically raise me through my childhood .I felt untouchable. . It’s a blessing to know. you in your family . 50 Years strong . I always will have you in my heart for the kindness you show me as child growing up.. My deepest sympathies go out to my Family the Helms . I Love you all .
Ms G. Canada-King says
To my Helm Family: My heart cries out for the loss of your Mother. I have so many fond memories of Wilma. She was the sweetest and always had a smile on her face. She’s resting now in Gods arms .. I pray for your strength to endure this loss. You have all my love. May you find peace knowing she’s at rest.
Johnnie says
I will always remember your smile and the big hugs you would give us growing up on Huron street RIP my sweet lady from the moore family
Bessie Swoopes says
My heart goes out to Helm/Brown family words can’t express what I’ am feeling right now
Wilma (Mom) I have so much love for, you have been on my mind rest in peace knowing that you are love
Tonya Burnett says
my condolences to the Helm family
Antonio Wilkerson says
Praying for you and your family My Condolences 🙏
MeShawn Gardner says
My condolences and prayers are with the family.
Charmaine Williams says
My Condolences to the Helm family 🙏🏾👼
Patra Aguilar says
My condolences to the family…I may have not met you in person but was told so much about you and your love for others from your beautiful daughter Erni..my bestie. My hearts goes out to the family. (Hugs)
Walinda Riley says
You all have my deepest sympathy . I had a chance to meet 3 beautiful kind sisters working my first caregiving job at Becker Shoop so loving and caring. I’m so glad I had the chance to meet and work with a beautiful soul. May she rest in heaven . My prayers to the family
Walter & Vallie Rogers says
My condolences to the Helm family on the loss of such a precious love one. May God strengthen you during this time. I remember Wilma as a very warm and loving person. I will keep this memory as she makes her transition to the heavenly shores.
Marilyn Whitekyle says
My 💝 goes out to Helm family. And to all that came to know her. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
Randy Roberts says
So very sorry for you loss! My deep sympathies to all the family.
Shirley J Wainwright Billingsley & Family says
To Stine (my bestie since elementary school over 55 years ago) and the entire Brown/Helm Family: I’m so sorry for the loss of your dear mother. Your mom was a beautiful person inside and out and I know she will be missed by you all as well as many others that knew and loved her.
Just know that God is good and He is able and He will see you through. Praying for strength, peace and comfort for you all during this sad and difficult time–Fly high Ms Wilma RIHP 🙏❤❤
Nanette Adams says
My Deepest Condolences And Prayers To The Helm Family May God Give You The Strength And Comforter And Peace You Need In This Time Of Sorrow And The Loss Of Your Love One I Just Love You All You Are Family Too Me …I Love Mrs Wilma She Is Beautiful In Out It Was A Pleasure To Know Her In To See Her What Beautiful Smile She Always Show When You See Her ..Love Always Nanette Adams/ Mother Hinton And Family ❤️🙏
Tina Bobo Dennard says
The Bobo family says,
We send our deepest condolences to the Helm/Brown family – you all have been a part of our family for over 55 years (Huron street gang). Wilma will be deeply missed but never forgotten. She has touched so many lives with her wit/charm and unconditional love.
Anonymous says
My condolences goes out to my beautiful family i am so sorry . my Aunt Wilma is definitely going to be missed but she will never be forgotten. I love her so much and she will forever be in my heart ❤️❤️❤️❤️. family i love you all and you all are in my thoughts and prayers God bless us all with the comfort and strength.
Vicki Garrett says
My condolences goes out to my beautiful family i am so sorry . my Aunt Wilma is definitely going to be missed but she will never be forgotten. I love her so much and she will forever be in my heart ❤️❤️❤️❤️. family i love you all and you all are in my thoughts and prayers God bless us all with the comfort and strength.
Monica Ulmer & Family says
Sorry we could not be there, we love you and will miss you dearly.
Juanita Perkins and Family says
My heartfelt sympathy to the Helm family .
While your heart may feel broken I pray your head knows Wilma is at peace and she has run the good race.
In time we will be see her again.
Debra C Johnson says
It’s been many years, but I have so many wonderful memories of Wilma. She was always a loving mother, awesome sister, and caring niece who loved her family so much. I remember so many good times with James, Stine, Ruth, Chuck, Creta, John and the entire family. I’m really going to miss him/her. RIP: Wilma, Jan, Norman, John, and all those welcoming her to heaven. 🌹🌹🌹🌹
Johnny Johnson & family! 1LUV says
Sending my condolences 🙏!
Alisa Oliver says
To the Helm, Brown and Watson Family, My Deepest Condolences to the loss of a Family Matriarch. Aunt Wilma always had so much love for her family. I will always remember Huron Street. Her sense of humor and Love for everybody. And that you were her (Bae) before that word was popular. My Mother remembers meeting Aunt Wilma when she was sixteen and always loved her Honesty and Kindness. Aunt Wilma will be Greatly missed but her Love, Lessons and Wisdom lives on in all of us!
Always,
Alisa Oliver
Ann Kirkwood and Family says
Prayers, hugs, and deepest condolences for the Helm family as you mourn the loss of your love one. I pray that God will comfort and keep you all in perfect peace 🙏🏾♥️☀️🙏🏾
Willie and Daris Hodges says
Our sincerest condolences to Creta and her family and friends. We feel your pain and pray that God strengthens you all. Your loss is our loss. Love you all.
Evone Story says
Loving Wilma as she was my own blood sister! She will be deeply missed. My condolences and prayers to the family
Jeanette Griffin says
Sorry for your loss sending my prayers and condolences
Richard Neal Bey says
Love you auntie
Vivian Cherry says
To my family know that you all are in my prayers. I understand your grief and will miss auntie as well! Keep your head up and your trust in The Lord. Love always !!!
Watts daughter Vivian Cherry Watson
Jessica Cranley says
So sorry for your loss, praying you find peace and many happy memories.
Audrey Swoops says
RIP in peace you will be missed always had a big warm smile every time I seen you at the hospital .
Carroll Mosley and family says
To the family of Wilma Helms You all have my condolences and prayers may God comfort you love you all