Ms. Carolyn Yvonne Johnson

June 8, 1971 - August 14, 2018

Carolyn Yvonne Johnson, 47, of Peoria, IL transitioned from this life at 6 PM on Tuesday, August 14, 2018 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center surrounded by her family. Carolyn was born on June 8, 1971 in Peoria, IL to Herman and Catherine (Williams) Johnson, Sr. She was a 1989 graduate of Limestone High School. Over the years, Carolyn worked for PARC, last working as a Foster grandparent. Carolyn was a loving and caring person who was adored by all her family and friends. She leaves to cherish her most precious memory three children; Chante` Johnson, Christopher Johnson and Aaliyiah Johnson all of Peoria; her loving and devoted mother, Catherine Johnson of Peoria; one brother Michael Johnson of Normal, IL; a special nephew and niece, Isaiah Johnson and Jasmine Johnson; and a host of uncles, aunts, cousins and friends. She is preceded in death by her father; one brother, David Johnson; four uncles, Rev. Willie Williams, Rev. Nathaniel Williams, Charlie Williams and Teotha Williams and two aunts, Desaree Cornish and Amanda Williams. Funeral services will be held at 11 am on Tuesday, August 21, 2018 at St. Paul Baptist Church with a visitation beginning at 10 am. Pastor Deveraux Hubbard will officiate. Carolyn will be laid to rest at Historic Springdale Cemetery. Simons Mortuary has been entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences may be made at simonsmortuary.com.