Ms. Mary "Sisie" Margaret Cornish

September 18, 1934 - June 25, 2017

Ms. Mary Margaret “Sisie” Cornish, 82, of Peoria, IL passed away at 10 pm on Sunday, June 25, 2017 at Heartland Healthcare Center surrounded by her family. Mary was born on September 18, 1934 in Peoria to Clara Mae (Thompson) and William “Bill” Harper Cornish. She accepted Christ at an early age at Friendship M. B. Church. Mary was a 1953 graduate of Peoria Central High School. Her first job was at State Hospital. Mary was a cashier at A&P for years. She retired from Caterpillar, Inc., after many years of service in 1995. Mary leaves to cherish her most precious memories her loving and devoted brother and his wife, Loren and Frances Cornish of Peoria; a host of loving and devoted nieces, nephews grand and great; and a host of other relatives and friends who all adored Sisie. She is preceded in death by her parents; one sister, Ruth Jackson; three brothers, Herman Cornish, Marvin Cornish and Alvin Cornish; one step brother, John Metzer. Funeral services will be held at 11 am, Monday, July 3, 2017 at Peoria Friendship Missionary Baptist Church with a visitation one hour prior beginning at 10 am. Host Pastor Rev. Dr. Claude E. Russell, Jr., Associate Pastor Eddie Jackson will officiate. Mary will be laid to rest at Historic Springdale Cemetery. A special thanks to the Heartland Healthcare Center Staff for the exceptional care and abundance of love you devoted to Mary and extended to her family. The family wants to give a special thank you to the Hospice & Palliative Care “Compassus.” Simons Mortuary has been entrusted with arrangements. Online Condolences may be made at SimonsMortuary.com.