Mr. Leatrice Henderson Jr. Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Mr. Leatrice Henderson, Jr., 67, of Peoria, IL passed away at 12:54 pm on Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at his residence. Leatrice was born on February 8, 1954 in Benoit, MS to Leatrice, Sr., and Mattie (Carroll) Henderson. Leatrice had a great sense of humor. He loved music, dancing, traveling and going out to dinner. He was very good at remembering dates and times of special occasions and you could always count on him to know. Leatrice leaves to cherish his most precious memory two brothers, Lawerence “Larry” Carroll and Peter Carroll; four sisters, Mamie Henderson, Delores Henderson, Arminger Carroll and Trenia (Leroy) Mackey all of Peoria, IL and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, two brothers, Ernest “Carl” Carroll and LaVaughn Carroll and one sister, Leola Henderson. A memorial service will be held at 12 Noon on Saturday, February 19, 2022 at Simons Mortuary with a gathering beginning at 11:30 am. Leatrice’s final resting place will be at Historic Springdale Cemetery. Simons Mortuary has been entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences may be made at SimonsMortuary.com. The 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 is encouraged to be consistent with recommendations from the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA), funeral home directors have been instructed and should follow CDC guidelines on gatherings, including those directly related to funerals, visitations, or graveside services. *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). *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. Thanks in advance for your cooperation!

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Mr. Leatrice Henderson Jr.

February 8, 1954 - January 26, 2022