Mrs. Flora Rita March

Mrs. Flora Rita March, 72, of Peoria, Illinois transitioned to her heavenly home at 5:21 pm on Tuesday, December 20, 2022 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center surrounded by her family. Flora was born on May 24, 1950 in Tchula, Mississippi to Allen and Mammie (Whitaker) March. She married James Hopkins; he preceded her in death. Flora was a loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She was good natured. She was very helpful to people and had an open-door policy to anyone. Flora loved cooking, listening to music and playing spades. Flora leaves to cherish her most precious memory four sons, Jeffrey (Clovis) Hopkins and Tyrone Hopkins both of Peoria, IL, Maurice Hopkins of Atlanta, GA and Karl (Tequasia Henry) March of Memphis, TN; two sisters, Beverly March of Dallas, TX and Jewel (Pablo) Sanchez of Peoria, IL; 25 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; her special friend Levi Thomas of Peoria, IL; a host of children she adopted in her heart; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends who adored her. She is also preceded in death by her parents; one son, Patrick Hopkins; one brother, Lionel Whitaker, Sr., and two sisters, Barbara Harris and Ora Parr. A funeral service will be held at 11 am on Saturday, December 31, 2022 at Simons Mortuary with a visitation one-hour prior beginning at 10 am. Rev. Alvin Riley, Sr., Pastor of Sovereign Grace Baptist Church 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. Flora Rita March

May 24, 1950 - December 20, 2022