Bobbie Jean (Hasty) Helfer

Bobbie Jean Helfer, 89, of Gillespie, IL - formerly of Staunton, IL, went to be with the Lord on August 15, 2025, with her daughter-in-law Cindy holding her hand.

Bobbie was born July 29, 1936 in St. Louis, MO to the late Henry & Edna (Lee) Hasty.  She was 89 years young & living with her son & daughter-in-law at the time of her passing.

She graduated from Berkeley High School in St. Louis, MO, & married William O. "Bill" Helfer on June 22, 1957 in St. John's, MO.  To this union three sons were born -  Kevin & Kelvin Helfer (twins) &  Kenneth E. Helfer.  Bill passed away on November 27, 2023,  Kevin passed away in 2018,  &  Kelvin passed away in 2008.

Bobbie worked as an Assistant Manager at National Food Store in Litchfield, IL for 25 years.  After a short retirement, she went back to work at Wal-Mart in Litchfield where she worked as a Greeter & in the Lawn & Garden department.  After 20 years there, she finally retired for good.

She is survived by one son -  Kenneth E. (Cindy) Helfer of Gillespie, IL;  four grandchildren -  Michael D. Helfer,  Kenneth Michael (Macy) Helfer,  Destiney (Anthony) Pratt,  &  Shain E. Helfer;  eight great grandchildren -  Aaleigha,  Brooklynn,  &  Ivy Helfer;  Landyn,  Kavin,  &  Taten Helfer;  &  Alonzo  &  Paulie Pratt;  two sisters -  Caroline Overman  &  Janice Bufka;  three brothers -  Jim,  Jerry,  &  Kenny Hasty;  & several nieces & nephews also survive.  Besides her husband & parents, she was preceded in death by two sons -  Kevin & Kelvin Helfer;  two sisters -  Doris Gass  &  Betty Cory;  &  one brother -  Dick Hasty.

Visitation will be from 11 AM to 1 PM on Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at Williamson Funeral Home in Staunton, IL.  Funeral services at 1 PM on Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at Williamson Funeral Home in Staunton, IL, with Monte Overman officiating.  Private burial at Rose Lawn Cemetery in Bethalto, IL.

Memorials are suggested to either BJC Hospice or to the family.

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