Ms. Meishonnia Sherie Diggins

September 13, 1979 - January 30, 2019

Ms. Meishonnia “Shonnia” Sherie Diggins, 39, of Peoria, Illinois passed away on January 30, 2019 at UnityPoint Health Methodist Hospital. Shonnia affectionately known as “Little Bit”, was born September 13, 1979 in Mound Bayou, MS to Robert Lafayett and Louistene Diggins. Shonnia was a homemaker. She attended Greenville High School in Greenville, MS. Shonnia leaves to cherish her most precious memories, her mother, Louistene Diggins of Peoria; her long-life friend, Eddie Binton, Jr. of Peoria; one son, Meikeil Diggins of Peoria; four daughters, JaShonnia Wilson of Memphis, TN, JaNyiteria McKinnis, Chanyishonnia Rancifer, Cyishonnia Diggins all of Peoria; one brother, Marvin Diggins of Las Vegas, NV, and a host of other family and friends. She is preceded in death by her father, one son, Clifford Rancifer, one daughter, Cha’Shonnia Diggins, her maternal grandmother, Clara Washington and paternal grandmother, Mattie Lafayett. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, February 9, 2019 at Simons Mortuary Chapel with a visitation starting at 9 AM. Rev. Arthur Williams, Sr., of Ward Chapel A.M.E. Church will officiate. Shonnia will be laid to rest at Lutheran Cemetery. Simons Mortuary has been entrusted with the arrangements. Online condolences may be made at SimonsMortuary.com.