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Helena J. Alexander-Williams
Date Of Birth:	April 15, 1948
Date Of Death:	July 1, 2010
Service Date:	Mass of Christian Burial Friday, July 9th, 11:00 a.m. St. Paul's Catholic Center

Helena (Jenkins) Alexander-Williams, 62, of Bloomington died at her residence on Thursday evening with her loving family at her side. She was born in Knox, Indiana on April 15, 1948 the daughter of Frank and Mary (Matthews) Jenkins, Jr. Helena was a graduate of Indiana University School of Social Work where she held both Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts degree. She spent her professional career working with various social service agencies such as “CASA”, Children’s Advocate Services Association, Adult Protective Services and often served as a court appointed advocate for the elderly.

Helena spent countless hours volunteering for projects with the elderly, served as Girl Scout Leader, worked with Habitat for Humanity and was a hospice volunteer. She was also a member of St. Paul’s Catholic Center in Bloomington.

Survivors include her husband, Doug Williams of Bloomington, her children; Clancy Alexander (companion Bob), Stephanie (husband Timothy) Rexing of Avon Lake, OH, Patrick (Wife Kari) Alexander of Oklahoma City, OK. Also surviving are three step-children; Gretchen (husband Rob) King of Bedford, Noah (Wife Nikki) Williams of California and Ben (wife Sarah) Williams of Newark, OH, one sister, Frances Fields of Evansville, In and one brother, Sean Jenkins of Indianapolis. Her grandchildren include Morgan Grant, Sydney Rexing, Jordan Grant, Katherine Alexander and Jacob Alexander and step-grandchildren Abraham King and Lorelai King.

She was preceded in death by one daughter, Mary Jo Grant and her parents.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Paul’s Catholic Center at 11:00 a.m. Friday, July 9, 2010 with Father Robert Sims officiating. Friends may greet the family preceding the services from 10:30-11:00 a.m. A reception for family and friends will be held at Helena’s residence following the services.

Memorial contributions may be made to Helena’s memory to “Stephanie Rexing for Helena Alexander-Williams Scholarship Fund” established for the grandchildren at any KeyBank. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.allenfuneralhome.org

From: Linda & Chuck Barnhill
Location:Bloomington, IN
Dear Family, I can't help but marvel about all the lives Helena touched, as a daughter, sister, cousin, wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, PTO president, scout leader, social worker, and friend. She was always caring about someone else, more than herself. Such selfless giving, always. We were friends for a long time, through thick and thin. I love her and will miss her greatly! Linda Barnhill

From: Sharlene Padgett
Location:Anderson
Dear Family: Helena was such a great friend to our Aunt Marcella she was always there for her.I know she will be missed greatly.Her kind words and compassion to everyone. Our prayers are with you.

From: Paula Reed
Location:Bloomington
Dear Family, I just wanted to let you know that you are in my thoughts and prayers, I also wanted to let you know I worked with Helena at Hospitality House. I was her Social Service Designee. She was a great help when I or any of the patients needed her or even if they just wanted to talk with her. I learned how to be a better person regarding how and when to really listen to people and to laugh often.

From: Anne Steigerwald
Location:Bloomington, IN
Helena's generous spirit, cheerful outlook, competence and caring will live in our memories. Helena and Doug took such wondergful care of my mother, Evelyn Mendelson, that my family and I will be ever grateful. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of enormous loss.