Helen Ruth Forrest's obituary , Passed away on June 14, 2023 in Rock Island, Illinois

Helen Ruth Forrest

August 26, 1948 - June 14, 2023 (74 years old)

Rock Island, Illinois

Helen Ruth Forrest's obituary , Passed away on June 14, 2023 in Rock Island, Illinois

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory

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Helen Ruth Forrest

August 26, 1948 - June 14, 2023 (74 years old)

Rock Island, Illinois

Helen Ruth Forrest Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Helen Ruth Forrest of Rock Island, Illinois, born in Louisville, Mississippi, who passed away at the age of 74, on June 14, 2023. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Helen Ruth Forrest to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, William Lampkin and Wardean Smith Lampkin; and her siblings, Carl Lampkin Sr., Glen A. Lampkin and Nadine Lampkin Gay.

She is survived by: her husband Ronnie Forrest; her children, Stephanie Hawthorne and Gerald Hawthorne; her sister Janice Lampkin; her sibling's children, Lamonica "Pooh" Fallon, Carl Lampkin Jr. (Joanne), Cory Lampkin, Chris Lampkin, Racine, Wisc, Damen Lampkin (Carrie) and Donald Fallon; and her stepchildren, Latishia Forrest, Mario and Jason Forrest. She is also survived by nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren.

Memorials may be made in care of the family.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory



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June 22

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Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory
3030 7th Ave, Rock Island, IL 61201

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June 23

Funeral service

Second Baptist Church
919 6th Ave, Rock Island, IL 61201

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