Mrs. Izeller Fletcher

June 16, 1935 - February 20, 2017

Mrs. Izeller Fletcher 81, of Peoria, IL passed peacefully at 2:18pm Monday, February 20, 2017 at Heddington Oaks Care Center. Izeller was born June 16, 1935, the only child of David and Della (Pleasant) Beard. She married the love of her life Freddie Lee Fletcher on November 28, 1953 in New Madrid, MO. He preceded her in death in 1997. Izeller was a Certified Nurse’s Assistant working over 30 years throughout the different changes in ownership at Sharon Elms Healthcare Facilities. She retired at age 72 after many years of service. Izeller was a hardworking, loving and caring woman. She was an active member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church where she faithfully served on the usher board and mothers’ board until her health failed. Along with spending quality with her family and friends, she enjoyed solving all types of puzzles. Izeller leaves to cherish her precious memories two sons, Bruce (Angela) Fletcher and Rickey Fletcher both of Peoria; six daughters, Carolyn (Frank) McBurnett of Aiken, SC, Mary Fletcher of Jacksonville, FL, Rita Fletcher, Donna Fletcher, Valerie Fletcher and Melissa (Lee) Charles all of Peoria; 38 grandchildren; 73 great grandchildren; 3 great-great grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends. She is also preceded in death by her paternal parents, David and Della Beard and maternal parents, William and Daisy Fletcher.; two sons, William Fred Fletcher and Raygene Fletcher. Funeral services will be held at 11 am on Monday, February 27, 2017 at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church with a visitation one hour prior beginning at 10 am. Pastor Patrick Randall will officiate. Simons Mortuary has been entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences may be made at simonsmortuary.com.