Helen Joy Hillman Obituary (1936

Helen Joy Hillman, 86, of Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood, passed away October 27, 2022 at Illinois Masonic Hospital. Her best friend and daughter Jackie was by her side. Born in Jane Lew, West Virginia to parents William and Lillian Barker. Helen was number thirteen of fourteen Barker children. Helen graduated from Chicago’s Lakeview High School and helped manage many Chicago offices over the years as a secretary. A few of her enjoyments included crafting and reading. But most of all, she loved fishing -all day and all night. Weekend fishing trips with Jackie were the times she lived for! Beloved wife of the late Henry Hillman, loving mother and best friend of Jackie Hillman. Loving mother of Gene (Kim) Adams and the late John Adams. Cherished grandmother of seven, great-grandmother of eleven, and great-great-grandmother of two. Special thanks to grandson William Thayer, his wife Emma, and their daughter Maryjane. They provided 24-hour home care, assistance, and much love to Helen over the years. Helen is also survived by her loving brother Pete (Rosie) Barker. She is preceded in death by twelve siblings. Services are being planned. Arrangements by Inclusive Funeral Care, 773-318-1305 or www.inclusivefuneralcare.com