Helena (Dee) DeAnn Howard, 51, of Danville, transitioned from this life Friday, October 25th, 2024, at St Francis Hospital in Peoria, IL.

Joining Dennis Howard, her father and rock, her “little” mom – Bonnie Howard, her beloved Oscar and those that preceded them. Dee leaves behind her four children Taylor, Andrew, Garrett and Sierra and her four grandchildren RyAnn, Ryleigh, Kinslee and Asher who referred to her as "Mimi". Along with her two sisters, brother, and several nieces and nephews.

Dee had an immeasurable warmth that she carried with her always as well as a large caring heart and often referred to as the second mother to her children’s friends.

Her celebration of life will commence at the Gao Grotto 2400 Denmark Rd, Danville, IL.

Join us from 3-7pm on Saturday, November 9, 2024, celebrating the life and light we will always carry with us because of her.

Central Cremation Center in Forsyth, Illinois has been entrusted with handling arrangements.