Background
Cone, Helen Bess was born on February 14, 1906 in Champaign, Illinois, United States.
Cone, Helen Bess was born on February 14, 1906 in Champaign, Illinois, United States.
Student, Westlake College, 1925; Bachelor of Science, University of Illinois, 1929; postgraduate, University of Illinois, 1935.
Interior designer, Rose Shop, Champaign, 1934-1943;
principal, Helen Bess Cone Interiors, Champaign, since 1943. Member design committee renovation Governor's mansion, Springfield, Illinois, 1973. Advisor Preservation and Conservation Association, Champaign, since 1988.
Board directors emeritus Bank Illinois, Champaign.
Member American Society Interior Designers (board directors), American Institute Designers (president Illinois chapter 1968-1971), Junior League (sustaining member), Service League (president Champaign-Urbana, Illinois chapter 1941-1943), Kappa Alpha Theta.
Daughter of James Hugh and Helen M. (Trevett) Finch. Divorced; children: Carol Finch Cone Rose, Linda R. Cone Allen, Helen Claire Cone Robertson.