Mrs. Naomi Shird-Tucker

Mrs. Naomi Shird-Tucker, 83, transitioned to her heavenly home at 7:30 am on Sunday, July 16, 2023 at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home. Mother Naomi affectionally known as “Nay” was born on May 15, 1940 in Pulaski, IL to Frank and Mary (Lilly) Shird. She was married to her beloved, Bobbie “Sonny” Tucker, in Peoria, IL on June 5, 1999. Mother Naomi retired from Methodist Medical Center as a Licensed Practical Nurse after 30 years of service. She worked at Big John’s BBQ as a cook and waitress. Mother Naomi was a long time member of Morning Star M.B. Church where she served with the Women’s Weekend Workshop, Sunday Service and taught in the NMS Mission Ministry Sick and Shut-In Service. She helped with several other church ministries including: the All Saints Eve, President Nurse’s Ministry, and the Mother’s Ministry. Mother Naomi taught Vacation Bible School, Sunday School and was a Junior Church School Superintendent. She was Past President of the Nurse’s Guild, the Central District, the National Baptist Convention Nurse’s Guild and represented NMS Church many times by attending the State and National Conventions and Congress. She was a constant support to the Youth Department with her time and treasures. Mother Naomi was a great caregiver and grandmother and was everybody’s mom, grandma or auntie. Mother Naomi leaves to cherish her most precious memories, two sons, Adrian “David” (Tiffany) Shird of Powder Springs, GA and Jyair Shird-Tucker of Peoria, IL; four daughters, Donna Shird, Darlene (Jimmy) Shird-Davis, Bernita “Kay” Shird and Rosie “Netta” (David) Shird-Chaplin all of Peoria, IL; five sisters, Franki Harris, Martha Gibson, Connie (Eddie) Lovett all of Peoria, IL, Madora (Clement) Green of Jacksonville, NC and Shirley (Dyre) Moland of Stone Mountain, GA; nineteen grandchildren, thirty-five great grandchildren, four great-great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends who loved her. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, one grandson, Gregory Watkins and great-great granddaughter, Jazelle Shird. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, July 29, 2023 at New Morning Star M.B. Church, with a one-hour visitation prior beginning at 10:00 am. Pastor Cleveland Thomas will officiate. Simons Mortuary has been entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences may be made at SimonsMortuary.com.

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Mrs. Naomi Shird-Tucker

May 15, 1940 - July 16, 2023