Ms. Mary Magdeline Trammell

February 28, 1950 - May 20, 2021

Ms. Mary Magdeline Trammell, 71, of Peoria, IL passed away on Thursday, May 20, 2021 at 5:30 am at Aperion Care Nursing Home, Peoria Heights, IL. Mary was born on February 20, 1950 in Peoria, IL to Earnest and Roxie (Foreman) Trammell. Mary studied sculpting and fine arts at Illinois Central College. She was an exceptional chess player. Mary leaves to cherish his memory three sisters, Violet Trammell, Barbara Tennon and Birda Irby all of Peoria, IL; her nephew and caregiver, Otis Irby, Jr. and a host of nieces, other nephews, other relatives and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents, two sisters, Earnestine Hill and Viola Pigee. A memorial service will be held at 1 pm on Saturday, June 12, 2021 at Sovereign Grace M.B. Church. Pastor Alvin Riley, Sr. will bring words of comfort. Simons Mortuary has been entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences may be made at SimonsMortuary.com. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, social distancing and attendance limits will be observed. In accordance with the Illinois Department of Public Health, Funerals are limited to no more than 50% of the capacity of the facility or less. 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 a 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. The sanctuary can socially distance and seat 50% of the capacity of the church. All others will be able to flow through prior to beginning of the service. Thanks in advance for your cooperation!