Helen "Kandice" Ruth Booker

October 25, 1948 - March 28, 2021

HELEN R. BOOKER (1948 – 2021) OBITUARY Helen (Kandice) Ruth Booker of Somerset, New Jersey died on Sunday, March 28, 2021 due to complications of an infection and long standing diabetes. Helen was the daughter of Frances Booker and William Gibbs. She was born on October 25, 1948 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and completed her education in the Philadelphia public school system graduating from the legendary Overbrook High School. Helen spent the majority of her life in Philadelphia and New Jersey and was a woman of many talents. She worked for several companies including the Federal Reserve Bank, RGIS Inventory Services, Talbots and the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania – Penn Medicine. She was also a licensed cosmetologist. Helen was a devoted woman of God. She took up the ministry in her 30s and joined Prayer Chapel Church of God in Christ. She became an evangelist and was an active member until her passing participating via prayer calls. At the age of 56, Helen lost a significant portion of her vision due to diabetes forcing her to move in with her son in Somerset, NJ. Despite leaving everything she built in Philadelphia, she made the adjustment to her new environment. She enrolled in the Joseph Kohn Training Center for the Blind. As an active member of the Franklin Township Senior Center, she enjoyed playing bingo, taking group trips to play the slots at the casino and traveling. She also attended church services for many years at First Baptist Church of Lincoln Gardens. Helen was a foodie and enjoyed sampling new cuisines wherever she went. She was an avid Philadelphia sports fan and after moving to New Jersey, she enjoyed spirited debates with Mets and Yankees fans. Helen was a mother of three children. As a single parent, she instilled values that made them successful spouses and parents. Helen enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. Helen is survived by her sons Maurice L. Booker Sr. (wife, Cassandra) and Dr. Larnie Booker (wife, Nadette) of Somerset, NJ, her daughter JaMeta Johnson (husband, Kenneth Sr.) of Bear, DE, her brother Wilbert Booker and her sisters Geraldine Sanders and Ethel Colzie (husband, Louis) of Philadelphia, PA, her grandsons, Maurice L. Booker Jr. and Marcus L. Booker Sr. of Philadelphia, PA, Nadell E. Booker of Somerset, NJ and Kenneth Johnson Jr., her granddaughter Gianna N. Johnson and her six great grandchildren Wayne Campbell, SenCier Booker, AaMiyah Booker, August Booker, Marcus Booker Jr. and Trinity Booker. She leaves behind numerous cousins, nephews, nieces and a litany of friends. Helen is predeceased by her parents, grandparents, her brother, Francis D. Booker, her granddaughter, Lanaya J. Booker and her grandson Kaiden J. Johnson. ************************************************************************* Memorial Service Livestream via Zoom ************************************************************************* Topic: Memorial Service of Helen Booker Time: Thursday, April 15, 2021 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/97145785704?pwd=eU9lU0I1R1FjclZ2aXp1emhDUlpEQT09 Meeting ID: 971 4578 5704 Passcode: 620810 One tap mobile +13017158592,,97145785704#,,,,*620810# US (Washington DC) +13126266799,,97145785704#,,,,*620810# US (Chicago) Dial by your location +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) Meeting ID: 971 4578 5704 Passcode: 620810 Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/a7VnCi30P