Ms. Ellawean "Pumpkin" (Rutherford) Wilson

August 13, 1955 - November 7, 2020

Mrs. Ellawean Wilson, 65, of Peoria, IL passed away at 8:10 am on Saturday, November 7, 2020 at Generations at Peoria. Ellawean was born on August 13, 1955 in Blue Mountain, MS to Lillie Mae Rutherford and Tommie Dozier. Ellawean was a homemaker. She was a fun-loving person who loved playing cards, dancing, listening to music and spending time with her family. Ellawean leaves to cherish her most precious memories her parents, Lillie Mae (John) Edgeston of Ripley, MS and Tommie Dozier of New Albany, MS; one son, Kendrick Rutherford of Peoria, IL; Renita Rutherford of Manassas, VA; two brothers, Frank Edgeston and Samuel Edgeston of Ripley, MS; one sister, Nettie Rutherford of Ripley, MS; many other siblings; 14 grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. She is preceded in death by her husband; one son, Terry Armstrong, Jr., and her favorite aunt Ernestine Rutherford. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Simons Mortuary is entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences may be made at SimonsMortuary.com.