Ms. Helen Jean Moore

October 15, 1955 - October 5, 2018

Ms. Helen Jean Moore, 62, of Peoria, IL peacefully transitioned to her heavenly home at 12:35 am on Friday, October 5, 2018 at her residence. Helen was born on October 15, 1955 in Peoria, Illinois to Henry and Leora (Connell) Moore. Helen worked at OSF St. Claire Family Health Center, Washington, IL as the head cook/supervisor of the kitchen. She was a 1974 graduate of Academy of Our Lady/Spalding High School. Helen loved throwing darts. She was the Facebook Queen. Helen was a straight shooter and will tell you about yourself. She was a motivational speaker “Trying to make a change”. Helen created the Peoria group chat “Black Lives Matter”. She was family oriented. Helen leaves to cherish her most precious memories her three sons, Donielle Greenlee and Calson Kennedy of Peoria and Rufus (Linda) Greenlee of Evansville, IN; one daughter, Chaquona Greenlee of Peoria; one brother, Robert Dicus, Jr. of Peoria; one sister, Jitone (Akiva) Rainer of Peoria; cousins with whom Helen was raised; Michael Thompson and Donna Grant; 10 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents and three aunts, Iola Green, Martha Talley and Anna Lee Grant. Helen was a member of St. Paul Baptist Church where a memorial service will be held at 11 am on Thursday, October 18, 2018 with a visitation beginning at 10:30 am. Pastor Deveraux Hubbard will officiate. Simons Mortuary is entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences may be made at SimonsMortuary.com.