Helen Marie Allen

May 13, 1927 - July 3, 2015

Helen Marie Allen, age 88, of West Frankfort, IL, passed away at 4:00 p.m. Friday, July 3, 2015 at home. She was born on Friday, May 13, 1927 in Johnston City, IL the daughter of John and Helen Gumkowski. She was a lifelong resident of Franklin County and was of the Catholic faith. For many years she worked as a dietician for the Union Hospital in West Frankfort. She loved to cook and her family always enjoyed the many meals she prepared. She was very creative and liked to work with floral decorations and other crafts. She is survived by her daughter, Laura Allen of West Frankfort, IL; granddaughter, Diana Williams and husband, Justin of Johnston City, IL; grandson, Michael Reed and his wife, Amanda of Christopher, IL; four great grandchildren, Layla Allen and Aubrie Williams both of Johnston City and Dorian Reed and Hunter Reed both of Christopher, IL; other extended family members and many friends, she will be missed by all who knew and loved her. She was preceded in death by her parents; two sons, Harry Grable and Mark Allen and four sisters and two brothers. Arrangements for Helen Marie Allen have been entrusted to the Stone Funeral Home, 1201 East Poplar St., West Frankfort, IL. The graveside service will be at 11:00 a.m. Monday, July 6, 2015, in Tower Heights Cemetery of West Frankfort, IL. Friends and family who wish to attend the graveside service should gather at the cemetery by 11:00 a.m. Monday, July 6, 2015. For additional information please call the funeral at 618-932-2161.