Mrs. Jewel L. Hardimon

January 28, 1938 - October 14, 2020

Mrs. Jewel L. Hardimon, 82, of Peoria, IL transitioned to her heavenly home at 3:55 am on Wednesday, October 14, 2020 at her home. Jewel was born on January 28, 1938 in Hope, Arkansas to proud parents Ezell and Elle (Nesbitt) Burton.Jewel married the love of her life, Johnnie Hardimon, Jr., on July 3, 1954 and to their union six children were born. Jewel and her family moved from Arkansas July 5, 1955 to start their new life in Peoria, IL. It was the same year Jewel and her family became members of Star of Hope Full Gospel Church where she served faithfully as an usher and choir member. Jewel was a motivational speaker. She loved to encourage and teach people. She never met a stranger. Jewel was a loving wife and mother; always caring, kind and considerate to all she met. Jewel loved shopping, fishing, traveling and cooking…especially dressing and peach cobbler. Jewel initially worked for Caterpillar, Inc., then later worked as a homemaker for the elderly at Lutheran Social Services; retiring in 2014. Jewel leaves to cherish her most precious memories her loving and devoted husband of 66 years, Johnnie Hardimon, Jr., of Peoria, IL; four sons, Johnnie L. (Dianna) Hardimon, III, Sammie Hardimon and Minister Ezell (Rosetta) Hardimon all of Peoria, IL, Alvin (Yolanda) Hardimon of Los Vegas, NV; three daughters, Dorothy (Walter) Haley, Minister Deborah (Rev. Jerry) Butler and Deacon Diane Hardimon all of Peoria, IL; one brother, George Edward (Shirley) Burton of North Chicago, IL; two sisters, Martha Burton of Far Rockaway Queens, NY and Nancy (Joe) Bell of Peoria, IL; a daughter-n-law, Shelly Hardimon of Peoria, IL; a host of grand, great and great-greatgrandchildren; and many nieces, nephews other relatives and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents; five brothers, Darnell, Nathaniel, Tommy, Bobby and Joe; and one sister, Dorothy Burton. A private funeral service will be held at 11 am on Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at Star of Hope Full Gospel Church with a visitation one-hour prior at 10 am. Bishop Johnson is the Pastor. Minister Deborah and Rev. Jerry Butler will officiate. Jewel will be entombed at Parkview Mausoleum. Simons Mortuary has been entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences may be made at SimonsMortuary.com. The funeral service will be live-streamed on Simons Mortuary's Website or Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/Simons-Mortuary-232095303487150 promptly at the time of the service. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, social distancing and attendance limits will be observed. The sanctuary can socially distance and seat a limit of 50 or less people. All others will be able to flow through and view prior to beginning the Celebration of Life Ceremony. As the States begin re-opening in response to the Global Coronavirus Pandemic, some people are returning to their previous normal living standards. Unfortunately, we are now in our new normal as unreal and sometimes uncomfortable as the socially distancing and continuous use of protective masks may feel. *In an effort to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, we ask that everyone in attendance: wear a face mask and refrain from hugging, kissing and shaking hands (as hard as it is to see someone you care about and not touch them). Thanks in advance for your cooperation! *It is our responsibility as Funeral Directors, to do everything we can to advise families in order to honor our beloved Families and to keep everyone as safe as possible.