Carol L. Helms, 85 of Rock Falls, IL, died Wednesday November 25, 2020, at Rock River Hospice & Home, in Sterling, IL.
She was born on October 28, 1935, in Rockford, IL, the daughter Lewis and Mildred (Lemke) Bates. She married Keith Helms on January 6, 1980. Carol had worked as a waitress for over 30 years at many of the Sauk Valley area restaurants. She was a member of First Open Bible Church in Rock Falls and enjoyed attending the women’s retreats. Carol enjoyed playing the organ and going to auctions, but, above all, she enjoyed times spent with her family.
Survivors include her husband, Keith; children: Robert (Charmain) Dickson of Sterling, Richard (Amry) Dickson of Rockford, Karen (Mike) Smith of Millington, IL, Roger (Deb) Dickson of Deltona, FL, and Greg (Leanne) Dickson of Morrison, IL; step-children, Kevin (Mista) Helms of Rock Falls, Laurie Helms of Bloomington, IL, and Todd (Sara) Helms of Chicago, IL; sister, Marilyn Wotring of San Marco, CA; 17 grandchildren; eight step-grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; three step-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her sisters, Joann Mueller and Donna Kirchner; step-daughter, Julie Duncan.
Masks and social distancing requirements will be in place for a public Gathering of friends and family, on Monday, November 30, 2020, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., at the Open Bible Church in Rock Falls, IL.
Memorial Services will follow at 10:30 a.m., with Pastor Les Funderburg officiating.
Arrangement were made by McDonald Funeral Home & Crematory.