Ms. Helen Louise Sylvester, 84, of South Bend, Indiana, passed away peacefully of natural causes on Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at Healthwin Specialized Care Facility in South Bend. Helen was born on November 7, 1940 in Mottville, Michigan to the late Archie and Elma (Berkey) Sommers. Along with her parents, Helen is also preceded in death by her son, Jeffrey Sylvester.

Surviving Helen is her son, Bryan (Cheryl) Sylvester of Felton, Delaware, her daughter Jeannette (Brian) Sweigart of Hilliard, Ohio; daughter-in-law Christie Sylvester Mullins of Millersville, Maryland; brothers Dale Sommers of Osceola and Wayne (Riena) Sommers of Elkhart; sister Iva Mae (John) Hawley of Columbus, Ohio; grandchildren Jeff, Jill, Adam, Lisa, Scott and Cassandra. 10 great grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren. Additionally, Helen is also survived by a loving host of extended family and church friends.

The Calvary Chapel Church, located at 53494 Fir Road, in Granger, will host Helen's homegoing services on Saturday, December 28, 2024 at 11:00 am with visitation beginning there at 10 am. A luncheon at the church for family and friends will follow the service. Pastor Ryan Searfoss will officiate Helen's services and, in accordance with Helen's wishes, cremation will follow the services under the assistance and direction of Billings Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Elkhart.

Helen worked most of her adult life as a sales supervisor and demonstrator for Playhouse Toys and House of Loyd. Helen also loved being a child care worker. She served as a den mother for local Boy AND Girl Scout Troops and cheerfully and enthusiastically attended ALL of her children's activities and sporting events.

Helen had a reputation of just being naturally happy and cheerful which just seemed to spread to those with whom she spent time. Helen spent considerable amount of time searching for just the right joke to share; fondly referred to as the Joke of the Week! She enjoyed attending garage sales, creating latch-hook rugs, putting puzzles together, attending church at Calvary Chapel and watching the "share-a-thon" on TV.

Donations made in Helen's memory may be given to Calvary Chapel Church.