Helen Gloria Koyn (nee Lively), 77, of St. Louis, passed away on February 8, 2026. She was born on June 6, 1948, in St. Louis, to Eugene and Adele Lively.

Helen worked for Baxter for 35 years and was active in PSR at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church for over 20 years. She served many years with the fish fry and bingo and was a current member of the Ladies' Auxiliary with the Knights of Columbus. She was very active in and enjoyed the "Lively Girls" Craft Day.

Helen is preceded in death by her parents; sister, Marilyn Curry; brother, Charles Lively; and nephew, Jacob Lively. She is survived by her son, Todd Andrew Koyn; siblings, Eugene J Lively, Jr. (Jeanie), Carol Ashton, Gerry Lively, and Tony Lively; special friends, Carol Kohring and Mary McGuffey; many nieces, nephews, great nephews, other family members and friends.

A memorial visitation will be held on Thursday, February 12, 2026, from 10:00AM-12:00PM at Jay B. Smith Funeral Home in Maplewood. A memorial service will follow at 12:00PM, also at the funeral home.

The online obituary and guestbook are available at www.JayBSmith.com.