Helen Wayer, 88, of Du Quoin, passed away at 12:10 P.M., Sunday, May 23, 2021 at the Pinckneyville Community Hospital.
Helen had been a homemaker. She was of the Baptist faith.
She was born May 27, 1932 at Alto Pass, IL, the daughter of Elmer and Pearl (Wrolen) Lee.
She married Clarence Wayer on March 26, 1949 at St. Louis, MO and he survives.
She is survived by her husband of Du Quoin, six children - Jack Wayer and wife Pam of Rainbow City, AL, David Wayer and wife Rose of Elkville, Gayla Wayer of Du Quoin, Sherry George of Du Quoin, Doug Wayer and wife Lana of Mulkeytown, and Libby Tilley and husband Dennis of Du Quoin, one sister - Mary Jane Phillips of Rives, TN, one brother - Ray Lee of Missouri, two half sisters - Mary Burchyett and Martha Newton, both of St. Louis, MO, seventeen grandchildren, two step grandchildren, thirty-five great grandchildren, eleven step great grandchildren and five great great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, one daughter - Lisa Rightnowar, one son - Joe Wayer, one son-in-law - Dean George, three great grandchildren - Cody Crispin, Nora Wayer and Baby Wayer, and three siblings - Nelson Lee, Linda Lee, and Jimmy Lee.
Graveside services will be at 11:00 A.M., Friday, May 28, 2021 at the Sunset Memorial Park in Du Quoin with Jesse Wayer officiating.
Friends may call from 10 A.M. until the time of service on Friday at the Sunset Memorial Park in Du Quoin.
Burial will be in the Sunset Memorial Park in Du Quoin.
Friends may make memorials to the American Diabetes Association and will be accepted at the funeral home.
Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin is in charge of arrangements.