Ms. LaKisha Nichole McGowan

Ms. LaKisha Nichole McGowan, 44, of Peoria, IL passed away at 2:03 pm on Monday, September 19, 2022 at UnityPoint Health Methodist Hospital. LaKisha was born on April 8, 1978 in Peoria, IL to Jessie and Emma (Sanders) McGowan. LaKisha worked for Addus HomeCare as a caregiver. She was a 1996 graduate of Woodruff High School. LaKisha accepted Christ at an early age. She loved her family and love to cook and listen to music. LaKisha had an amazing smile. LaKisha leaves to cherish her most precious memories her parents, Jessie and Emma McGowan of Peoria, IL; her fiancé, Anthony “Amp” Spencer of Peoria, IL; three brothers, Christopher Carruthers of Spring Valley, MN, Dexter (Lucy) Anderson and Carlos Holly both of Peoria, IL; two sisters, Peggy Carruthers of Peoria, IL and Susan McGowan of Dunlap, IL; her beloved dog, Major and her best friend, Sally Zapata of Peoria, IL and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends who loved her. She is preceded in death by her brother, Tyris Carruthers, her grandparents, James and Carrie McGowan, Claude Sanders and Lula Bell Sanders. Funeral services will be held at 10 am on Saturday, September 24, 2022 at New Life Christian Church with a visitation one-hour prior at 9am. Pastor Ahmad Dawson will officiate. LaKisha will be laid to rest at Swan Lake Memory Gardens. Simons Mortuary has been entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to 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. LaKisha Nichole McGowan

April 8, 1978 - September 19, 2022