Helen Ruth Link, age 92 of Collinsville, IL, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at her residence surrounded by her family.

She was born March 2, 1933, to the late Russell Owen and Noveta Marie (nee Holt) Baucom; She married Ivar Matthew Link on February 21, 1950, and he preceded her in death.

Helen was a talented seamstress and enjoyed crocheting, cooking and making ceramics. She had a heart of gold and would help anyone needing her assistance.

In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Kerrie Alan Link; three brothers: Richard "Sonny" Baucom, Jerry Baucom and John Baucom; and three sisters:  Shirley Carlton, Jeannie Rose, and Judy Endsley.

Surviving are her four children: Marsha Cain of North GA, Linda (Leroy) Robinson of Marine, IL, Kelly Link of Collinsville, IL, and Todd (Anne) Link of Glen Carbon, IL;  one brother, Bill (Beth) Baucom of Akron, OH; many grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis, MO where she will be laid to rest with her husband, Ivar. Funeral procession will leave at 12:15 p.m. from Barry Wilson Funeral Home, 2800 N. Center Street, Maryville, IL 62062.