Mrs. Essie B. McGee

July 5, 1942 - November 20, 2021

Mrs. Essie B. McGee, 79, of Peoria, transitioned on Saturday, November 20, 2021 at 11:28 am at OSF St. Francis Medical Center. Essie was born on July 5, 1942 in Charleston, MO to Jettie Mae (Peary). Essie moved to Peoria, IL in 1965. She married Mr. Willie McGee, III in 1967. Essie loved taking care of her family. She especially loved raising her children, she gave her life to doing that. Essie was an excellent cook, she loved listening to music, and she loved jewelry as well as dressing very nice. Essie leaves to cherish her most precious memories her devoted husband of 54 years Willie McGee, III; one daughter Ronya (Emerson) Johnson of Peoria, IL; 5 sons, Marcus (Audrey) McGee of Louisville, KY, Johnny Ray McGee Sr. of Galesburg, IL, Ronald (Brenda) McGee of Jacksonville, FL, Kevin (Laureen) McGee of Cumming, GA, Shaun (Cynthia) McGee of Peoria, IL; two sisters, Dorothy Murray and Ann Peary of Peoria, IL; 18 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; and a host of nieces; nephews, other relatives and friends. She is also preceded in death by her mother; two sons Derek McGee and Dwayne McGee and a grandson, Mario McGee. Funeral services will be held at 10 am on Saturday, November 27, 2021 at Pilgram’s Progress C.O.G.I.C. with a visitation one-hour prior beginning at 9 am. Pastor James Rodgers will officiate. Essie will be laid to rest at Lutheran Cemetery. Simons Mortuary has been entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences may be made at SimonsMortuary.com.