Ms. Erica Monique Johnson

Ms. Erica Monique Johnson, 28, of Lacon, IL; formerly of Peoria, IL, passed away at 7:30 pm, on Saturday, April 22, 2023 in Woodford County, IL. Erica was born on August 8,1994 in Peoria, Illinois to Antonio, Sr., and Shakira (Crooks) Johnson. Erica was a 2012 graduate of Peoria Central High School where she was a member of the swim team, the band (playing the clarinet) and softball team. She was a long-time member of St. Paul Church where she was a member of Change Agents and Youth for Christ, the Children's Choir and Esther Circle. Erica had an amazing work ethic. She was hard working and had a great determination to succeed in whatever she set her mind at doing. She was employed at Caterpillar, Morton, IL as a forklift driver. She also was a bartender at Zoomies on the Water and bartender and waitress at Club LaCon in Lacon, IL. She also formerly worked at the IHOP in Peoria, IL. Erica was an entrepreneur with her own Art business – Art by Erica also known as ABE. She created Epoxy and Resin Memorabilia pieces as well as candles and clothing. Erica was a talented artist and made some of the most beautiful thoughtful pieces. She had a gift for caring for people which was evident in her work at RCAP as a direct support person. Erica actively played softball and belonged to a league. She was also a part of the Peoria Hash House Harriers Running Club. She was an Irish dancer with the Isle of Erin Irish Dance Group. Erica was a St. Louis Cardinal’s fan, pool player, MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) Fighter. She was the workout queen and was even a Beach Body Coach. Erica was bright, beautiful, a ray of sunshine, loyal, hardworking and selfless. Her son Timothy was her pride and joy. She was her son’s Soccer Coach when he lived in Lacon. Erica we love you and you will be missed! Erica leaves to cherish her most precious memory her grandmother, Debra Banks, who adopted and raised Erica, of Peoria, IL; her parents, Antonio Johnson, Sr. of Peoria, IL and Shakira Hayden of West Palm Beach, FL; her son, Timothy McDaniels of Peoria, IL; her siblings, Alayah Johnson of Atlanta, GA, Antonio Johnson of East Peoria, IL, DeMario (Elana) Johnson of Middleburg, FL, her twin, Eric Johnson, Adreion (Ashlyn) Griffin, Alexis Anderson, Toni (Demone) Davis, Tonya Johnson, Franchetta Johnson, Chaniqua Johnson and Lucy Johnson all of Peoria, IL: grandparents, Dawn and Ray Anderson and Gwen Warfield all of Peoria, IL; Barbara and Tony Wright and Mike McDaniel, who played a very important role in her life; her significant other, Kyle Santos of Lacon, IL; Goddaughter, Olivia Folkers of Peoria, IL and a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, other family and friends who loved her. She is preceded in death by her grandfathers, Mark Crooks and Donald Warfield and great grandparents, Clarence Johnson, Lucy Johnson-Reed and Jack and Goldie Boyd. Funeral services will be held at 11 am on Monday, May 1, 2023 at St. Paul Church with a visitation one-hour prior at 10 am. Pastor Deveraux Hubbard 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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Ms. Erica Monique Johnson

August 8, 1994 - April 22, 2023