Helen Jean Randolph

Helen Randolph, 94, of Reynolds, Illinois, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at Mercer Manor in Aledo, Illinois. Funeral services are Wednesday, March 12th, at 10 AM, at Speer Funeral Home, Aledo, Illinois. Burial will be in Buffalo Prairie Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday from 4 to 6 PM at the funeral home. Services will be live streamed on the Speer Funeral Home Facebook page. Memorials may be made to the Antioch Baptist Church in Reynolds, Illinois.

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Helen Jean was born July 22, 1930, in Marston, Illinois, in Duncan Township, Mercer County, Illinois to George M. and M. Josephine (Kistler) Taylor. She was blessed to marry Connie Randolph on June 10, 1948, in Reynolds, Illinois. He preceded her in death on May 20, 2023.

Helen entered into Heaven to hear her Heavenly Father say to her: as the scripture says; Mathew 25:23, “Well done, good and faithful servant.” Helen dedicated her life to the Lord, her church, and her family. She lived her whole life in the Marston/Reynolds area, and after her marriage, she lived on the family farm in Duncan Township, where her and Connie farmed together and raised their family.

Helen cherished the time spent with her family. Her church family was a treasure to her. Helen truly enjoyed cooking and canning the fruits and vegetables that they grew. She always fed the “men” who were working on the farm. Another of her specialties was serving family, neighbors, and church family members a wonderful meal after church on Sunday. She also loved to look at the flowers that dad planted and grew beautifully.

Helen first attended Antioch Baptist Church, as a two-day old infant, and soon became a member. A long time Christian woman, Helen was a Christian mentor to this little country church, as well as to her family, friends, and neighbors. She was a Sunday school teacher at Antioch Baptist church for many years and enjoyed serving as a member of the Mission Circle. She lived by the amazing motto, love one another, and always put Jesus first! One of her favorite Bible scriptures was, John 14:6, Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me”.

Helen is survived by her children, Janet Solis, of Zacatecas, Mexico; Mike & Tracey Randolph of Reynolds, IL; grandchildren, Joel & Toni Solis, Nathan Solis, Ethan Solis, Amy and Dale Jones, Sean & Torri Randolph, Nicole & Chad Henry, Tom & Anna Lesnet, and Makayla Randolph; 16 great-grandchildren; 12 great-great-grandchildren.

Helen is preceded in death by her parents; a son, Thomas; son-in-law, Jose Solis; a great granddaughter, Charlie and siblings: Lowell Taylor, Eleanor Bull and Allyne Fox.