Mrs. Deborah "Debbie" Kaye Sweeney-Jones

Mrs. Deborah “Debbie” Kaye Sweeney-Jones, 60, of Peoria, IL, transitioned to her heavenly home at 11:47 am on Monday, December 5, 2022 at her residence with her husband at her side. Deborah, affectionately known as Debbie, was born on November 21, 1962 in St. Paul, Minnesota to William John and Rita Marie (Aden) Sweeney. She married the love of her life and was a devoted and faithful wife to the Rev. Edward L. Jones in Peoria, IL on October 19, 1998. Debbie last worked for Convergent Healthcare in the collections department where she received numerous accolades for her kind and compassionate handling of customers. Debbie formerly worked as a waitress at Avanti’s on Main Street for many years. Debbie was a faithful member of St. Luke M.B. Church where she was baptized under the leadership of the late Pastor T.C. Sturdivant. Debbie served her church as financial secretary and on the Culinary Committee. She loved to bake and cook. Debbie truly loved her church, church family and especially her Pastor, the Rev. Benjamin, Nicks, III. One of her favorite pastimes was loving up on her beloved cat, Roscoe Riley, III. Debbie leaves to cherish her most precious memories her loving and devoted husband of 24 years, the Rev. Edward L. Jones of Peoria, IL; her mother, Rita Sweeney of St. Paul, MN; two brothers, Dan (Annette) Sweeney of St. Paul, MN and David (Karla) Sweeney of Shreveport, LA; a host of many nieces, nephews, other relatives, friends and her St. Luke M. B. Church family. She is preceded in death by her father, William J. Sweeney and one sister, Julie Sweeney. Funeral services will be held at 11 am on Saturday, December 10, 2022 at St. Luke M.B. Church with a visitation at 10:00 am. Pastor Benjamin Nick, III will officiate. Simons Mortuary has been entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences may be made at SimonsMortuary.com. The service will be live streamed on Simons Mortuary's Website or Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/Simons-Mortuary-232095303487150 promptly AT THE TIME OF THE SERVICE (Central Time). Due to Covid-19, social distancing is encouraged to be consistent with recommendations from the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA), funeral home directors have been instructed and should follow CDC guidelines on gatherings, including those directly related to funerals, visitations, or graveside services. *In an effort to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, we ask that everyone in attendance: wear a face mask and refrain from hugging, kissing and shaking hands (as hard as it is to see someone you care about and not touch them). *It is our responsibility as Funeral Directors, to do everything we can to advise families in order to honor our beloved Families and to keep everyone as safe as possible. Thanks in advance for your cooperation!

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Mrs. Deborah "Debbie" Kaye Sweeney-Jones

November 21, 1962 - December 5, 2022