Helen Clarnell Quinn, 92, died Friday, February 23, 2024, in Peoria, IL.

She was born August 17, 1931, in Chicago, the only child of Louis and Alice CorrellBangert. Helen married Charles L. Quinn on July 21, 1952, in Jacksonville, and he preceded her in death on May 11, 1994.

Helen is survived by two children, Sally (Andy) Mansfield of White Hall and David (Nancy) Quinn of Washington, IL; six grandchildren, Brian (Kate) Mansfield, Brad (Jennifer) Mansfield, Brent (Willow) Mansfield, Jacob (Lauren) Quinn, Joseph (Rachel) Quinn, and Jessica Quinn; and six great grandchildren, Soren, Cora, Gracelynn, Jamison, and Ezra Mansfield and Everly Quinn.

Helen worked in her early years at Montgomery Ward and Sears, Roebuck & Co. in Jacksonville in the catalogue/order department. Helen's love for the arts and crafts led her to her later work for Flo Lasley's Needlecraft Shop and then Dorrice Fulkerson's Ceramic Shop for several years. In 1980, she was employed as a secretary by the Jacksonville School District #117 in the high school principal's office, retiring there in 1997. During Helen's retirement years she enjoyed the grandchildren's sporting events, as well as traveling with her group of close friends here in the states and abroad. She was a member and Deaconess of Central Christian Church in Jacksonville. Helen also was a member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary.

A service will be held 11 AM Tuesday, February 27, 2024, at the Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Jacksonville. The family will meet friends from 10 – 11 AM prior to the service. A burial will follow the service at Diamond Grove Cemetery. Memorial donations are suggested to the Jacksonville Area Food Bank. The Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Jacksonville is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be left online at buchanancody.com.