Helen Ackerman Gifford

SPRINGFIELD – Helen Ackerman Gifford, 98, of Springfield died November 6, 2009, in Springfield.

She was born February 15, 1911, in Beardstown, IL. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Gifford.

Surviving are two daughters, Shirley Duncan of Stockton, CA, and Betty Gehlbach of Springfield; two sons, William Gifford and Thomas Gifford, both of Springfield; ten grandchildren; twenty-three great- grandchildren; and thirteen great-great-grandchildren.

Private services will be held at a later date.