Ms. Martisha Shonney Bell

Ms. Martisha Shonney Bell, 38, of Peoria, IL passed away at 5:05 pm on Wednesday, November 30, 2022 at OSF St Francis Medical Center. Martisha was born on August 4, 1984 in Peoria, Illinois to Lennette Lisa Bell and Aaron Mack. Martisha attended Manual High school of Peoria, IL, from which she later obtained her High School diploma. She had also taken college courses at Illinois Central College in pursuit of her higher education. Martisha was also a hard-working woman, with an amazing work ethic background. She had obtained many certifications throughout her life span. Her certifications consisted of earning her Certified Nurse's Assistant (CNA), Culinary Art Certification, Phlebotomy Technician Certification, and later obtained her CDL Certification as a commercial truck driver. Martisha’s most recent employment was as a Manager at Steak & Shake Restaurant and an Executive Manager in the hospitality industry at Springhill Suites Marriott in Peoria, IL. Her company valued her role as a manager by elevating her responsibility to manage a few different departments. Martisha was a very disciplined individual and managed to own and operate her own online fashion boutique store called "Antaya Boutique". Martisha was a provider and wanted her family to be able to take care of themselves independently, as a means for not having to depend on anyone, which is why her family meant everything to her. When time allowed, she enjoyed traveling & touring many different states within the United States while vacationing. As a hobby in her pastime, Martisha loved to sing and bake different types of foods and an array of different types of sweets and cakes. She was a very stylish person and a designer heel fanatic. Meditation, self-reflection and reading Bible scriptures was a few of Martisha's daily rituals. She was also a big advocate for standing up for individuals who felt powerless and without a voice to speak. She loved & enjoyed walking her dog Jersey; everywhere she went he would follow right behind her. Martisha leaves to cherish her most precious memory her father, Aaron (Desoree) Mack; father of her two children, Antonio Taylor Sr.; one son, Antonio Taylor, Jr.; one daughter, Antaya Taylor; three brothers, Aaron Bell, Demontae Bell all of Peoria, IL and Terrance Mack of Atlanta, GA; four sisters, Arkesha Williams, Aronesia Mack, Ashley Mabry and Myra (Melvin) Garner-Hughes all of Peoria, IL; God daughter, Kaylonni Wells of Peoria, IL; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She is also preceded in death by her mother; grandparents, Clara Washington and Lamonia Mack and aunt Thelma Murray. Funeral services will be held at 11 am on Friday, December 9, 2022 at St. Paul Baptist Church with a visitation at 10:00 am. Pastor Deveraux Hubbard will officiate. Martisha will be laid to rest at Lutheran Cemetery. 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. Martisha Shonney Bell

August 4, 1984 - November 30, 2022