Helen Okorafor's obituary , Passed away on January 20, 2025 in Olympia Fields, Illinois

Helen Okorafor

February 8, 1945 - January 20, 2025 (79 years old)

Olympia Fields, Illinois

Helen Okorafor's obituary , Passed away on January 20, 2025 in Olympia Fields, Illinois

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Tews-Ryan Funeral Home

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Helen Okorafor

February 8, 1945 - January 20, 2025 (79 years old)

Olympia Fields, Illinois

Helen Okorafor Obituary

We bid farewell to Helen Okorafor of Olympia Fields, Illinois, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on January 20, 2025 at the age of 79. Helen touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was loved and cherished by many people including: her parents, Roseline Erigbuaku and Michael Ezette Okwara; her children, Ifeoma, Nnedi, Emezie and Drs; her grandchildren, Anyaugo, Obioma, Onyedika and Chinedu; her husband Godwin Okorafor; and her daughter Ngozi.

In 2020, during the COVID-19 lockdown, Helen began showing symptoms of Alzheimer's disease.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Tews-Ryan Funeral Home



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Tews-Ryan Funeral Home
18230 Dixie Hwy, Homewood, IL 60430

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Feb 07

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Tews-Ryan Funeral Home
18230 Dixie Hwy, Homewood, IL 60430

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