Mrs. Verdella Owens

Mrs. Verdella Owens, 89, of Peoria, IL transitioned to her heavenly home at 2:11 pm on Tuesday, December 20, 2022 at River Crossing of Peoria Nursing Home. Verdella was born on January 6, 1933 in Crystal, Mississippi to Lizzie (General) McGowan and Robert Crisler. She married Glispon Owens, Sr. He preceded her in death on January 1, 2019 after 20 years of marriage. Verdella worked at Academy of our Lady Catholic School as a housekeeper for many years. She was a long-time member at St. Paul Baptist Church serving as an usher for many years. Verdella was a fashionista and loved dressing up for church and family events. She had a passion for cooking during the holidays for her family and friends. One of her favorite past times in her youth was fishing. Verdella leaves to cherish her most precious memories, one daughter, Henrine Taylor of Peoria, IL; one sister, Sara (Charlie) Williams of Jackson, MS; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She is also preceded in death by her parents; five brothers, John McGowan, Willie McGowan, Andrew McGowan, Alan McGowan and Rudolph McGowan and five sisters, Mary Nichols, Rosie Frazier, Annie Bell Rogers, Selma Simons and Leona Smith. Funeral service will be held at 11 am on Friday, December 30, 2022 at St. Paul Baptist Church with a visitation one-hour prior at 10 am. Rev. Dr. Deveraux Hubbard, Senior Pastor, will officiate. Verdella will be laid to rest at Parkview 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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Mrs. Verdella Owens

January 6, 1933 - December 20, 2022