Laura Helen Bedwell

Helen Bedwell Laura Helen Bedwell, 84, of Brighton, formerly of Union County, died around midnight Sunday, July 28, 2019 in Select Specialty Hospital, Evansville, Ind. She was born June 21, 1935 in Cobden to Myrl Childers and Ethel Dover Childers Hancock. Helen married Robert Dean Bedwell Oct. 26, 1954, in Edwardsville and he preceded her in death. Helen was a fantastic cook and was known for her chicken and dumplings and her desserts. She went all out for holidays and especially Halloween when neighborhood children looked forward to her hot chocolate and homemade popcorn balls. She loved gardening, playing Bingo, spending time with her family and watching The St. Louis Cardinals. Survivors include daughters and sons-in-law, Brenda and Jim Kirkpatrick of Creal Springs, Joy and Philip Briggs of Manning, SC., Mary and Kent Wells of Marion, Sharon and Don Schluter of Marion and Melena Jockisch of Jerseyville; one son and daughter-in-law, Danny and Sheri Bedwell of Columbus, Miss.; 18 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by her parents, her stepfather, Benton Hancock and her sister, Donna Swink. Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Jonesboro Cemetery with Pastor Don Schluter officiating. Burial to follow at the cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family or your favorite charity in Helen's name. Following the service, family will gather to remember Helen's life at New Horizons Community Church, 15500 Buckley Road in Marion. Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Jonesboro is in charge of arrangements. Memorial/Funeral Service Friday, August 2, 2019,11:00AM Jonesboro Cemetery Karraker Street Jonesboro, Illinois 62952 Cemetery Service Friday, August 2, 2019,11:00AM Jonesboro Cemetery Karraker Street Jonesboro, Illinois 62952