Ms. Katie Mae Jackson

March 29, 1940 - December 8, 2020

Ms. Katie Mae Jackson, 80, of Peoria, IL transitioned to her heavenly home at 11:22 pm on Tuesday, December 8, 2020 OSF St. Francis Medical Center. Katie was born on March 29, 1940 in Turrell, AK to Rosie (Matthews) Boyce and Charles “CQ” Buford, Jr. Katie worked at Caterpillar for over 25 years. She was a loving mother and loved spending time with her family. Katie had a passion for solving jigsaw puzzles and she completed hundreds if not thousands over the years. Katie loved God and was true to her faith. Katie leaves to cherish her most precious memories her children, Donald Woodson, Rita (Kevin) McCreary, Dwayne (Lela) Hopson, Gwen Evans, Kennard (Carla) Hopson and Gregory (Kendrick “Kimmie”) Hopson; all of Peoria, IL; 17 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; 1 great-greatgrandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She is preceded in death by her father, CQ Buford, Sr. and mother, Rosie Lee Boyce; one brother, Charles Buford, Jr. and one sister, Emma Armstrong. A private memorial service will be held at 11 am on Friday, December 18, 2020 at Lutheran Cemetery. Rev. Dwayne Hopson will give words of comfort. Simons Mortuary has been entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences may be made at SimonsMortuary.com.