Helen T. Williams

Helen T. Williams, 87 of Rockford passed away May 3, 2008 in her home. Born September 15, 1920 in Peoria, IL, the daughter of James and Theresa (Brandt) Tomblin. Helen married David Williams in Rockford in May of 1948. Helen served as a librarian at Auburn High School as well as the Rockford Public Library- Rockton Center. She retired in 1985 after 20 years of service. Helen was also part of W.A.V.E.S.- Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service during WWII. She was a member of St. Bridget Catholic Church, League of Women Voters, AAUW, Rockford College Alumni Association and Friends of the North Suburban Library. Helen received her Bachelor Degree from Rockford College and two Masters Degrees from Northern Illinois University. Helen is survived by her daughter Denise Williams. She is predeceased by her parents. Funeral Mass will be held in St. Bridget Catholic Church Wednesday, May 7, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. until time of Mass in the church. Interment to follow in Calvary Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to the Covenant House, 460 W. 41st St., New York, NY 10036. The family was assisted by Fitzgerald Funeral Home amp; Crematory, Riverside Chapel, 3910 N. Rockton Ave. To express condolences online please visit www.fitzgeraldfh.com.