Helen Joanne Gibson, 77, of Taylorville passed away December 8, 2012 at 4:40am at Taylorville Memorial Hospital. She was born January 16, 1935 in Pocahontas IL, daughter of John and Golda Tipsword Farley. She married Charles Tater and then later married Brent G. Gibson on September 20, 2003 in Taylorville, IL. She was a retired seamstress and owner of Helen's Sewing and alterations. She was also a member of the St. Mary's Catholic Church in Taylorville.

She is survived by her husband Brent, daughters Brenda Evans, and Debra Walton, by 1 step daughter, 4 grandchildren, several great grandchildren, 2 sisters, 1 brother, and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents, son Alec Cohoon, first husband, son-in-law, sister, and 3 brothers.

Funeral Services will be held Wednesday December 11, 2012 at 11am at Sutton Memorial Home in Taylorville with Father Alan Hunter officiating. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery in Taylorville. Prayer service will be held Tuesday December 11, 2012 at 5pm at Sutton Memorial Home. Visitation will be Tuesday December 11, 2012 from 5pm to 8pm at Sutton Memorial Home.

Arrangements made by Sutton Memorial Home in Taylorville. Sign our online guestbook at www.suttonmemorialhome.com.

Memorials may be made to St. Mary's Catholic Church 108 W. Adams Street Taylorville IL 62568.