Helen Poole, 94, of Benton passed away on Thursday morning, December 29, 2022 at her home.
She was born in Benton, IL on December 29, 1928 the daughter of Ray & Bessie (Elam) Gostowski.
She married Ray Poole on February 1, 1947 and he preceded her in death on February 4, 2004.
Helen was a member of Forest Baptist Church. She was an avid Elvis fan and she enjoyed bowling. Her family was her world.
Mrs. Poole is survived by her:
4 Children:
Carolyn Riffel & husband Roy of Royalton
Larry Poole & wife Gail of Benton
Gayla Woodcock & husband Brad of Wayne City
Steve Poole & wife Kim of Gainesville, FL
Several Grandchildren, Great-Grandchildren & Great-Great-Grandchildren
Mrs. Poole was preceded in death by her Parents, Husband, 1-Daughter: Linda Vinyard, 5 Sisters & 1 Brother.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Monday, January 2nd at the Morton & Johnston Funeral Home in Benton with Pastor Robbey Smith officiating. Burial will be in the Masonic & Odd Fellows Cemetery in Benton. Visitation will be after 11:00 A.M. on Monday at the funeral home.
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