Mrs. Joan Frances Jones

October 19, 1932 - March 18, 2018

Mrs. Joan Frances Jones, 85, of Peoria, IL passed away at 2:14 pm on Sunday, March 18, 2018 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center. Joan was born on October 19, 1932 in Peoria, Illinois to Patrick and Arzelia (Scott) Parker. She married William Jones on December 31, 1974 in Peoria, IL. Joan worked for several nursing homes in the Peoria area and was a homemaker. She was a member of Grace and Peace Lutheran Church in Peoria. Joan attended Peoria Friendship M.B. Church. She loved to cook and cater family events. Joan leaves to cherish her most precious memory her husband, William Jones; seven sons, John Parker, Willie Johnson; Marion “Peewee” (Diane) Parker; Tonaio Johnson; Kenneth “KP” Johnson; Ricky (Marseia) Johnson and Sean Jones; two daughters, Shielondria (Rev. Shane) Parker and Renetta Watts; one brother, Lionel (Helen) Parker; one niece, Tanya Parker, two nephews, Frank Parker and Eric Parker all of Peoria and a host of grandchildren; great-grandchildren; great-great grandchildren and other relatives and friends who loved her. She is preceded in death by her parents, one son, Floyd Parker and one brother, Leroy Scott, three grandsons, Marlon Johnson, Corey Pope and Edward Hendon. Funeral services will be held at 10 am on Saturday, March 24, 2018 at Peoria Friendship M.B. Church with a visitation beginning at 9 am. Host Pastor Rev. Claude Russell, Jr. and Rev. Harry Williams will officiate. Joan will be laid to rest at Lutheran Cemetery. Simons Mortuary has been entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences may be made at SimonsMortuary.com.