Mrs. Dorothy Ophelia Johnson

October 23, 1924 - February 8, 2017

Mrs. Dorothy Ophelia Johnson, 92, of Peoria, IL passed away peacefully at 7:20 pm on Wednesday, February 8, 2017 at Rosewood Care Center, Peoria, IL. Mother Dorothy was born on October 23, 1924 in Big Rock, TN to Sam and Elsie Mae (Weston) Williams. She married William Johnson for over 50 years. Mother Dorothy worked for Canteen as a food service worker at Caterpillar. She was active with the Red Hat Society and a former member of Grace Baptist Church where she served on the Mothers Board and an Usher. Mother Dorothy leaves to cherish her most precious memories; her son, John Jackson of Dallas, TX; her caregiver, Margaret Slaughter of Peoria and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, two brothers, Warren Williams, Sam Williams, Jr. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am, Saturday, February 18, 2017 at Grace Baptist Church with a visitation beginning at 9:00 am. Pastor Claude White, Jr. will officiate. Mother Dorothy will be laid to rest at Swan Lake Memory Gardens. Simons Mortuary has been entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences may be made at simonsmortuary.com.