Mrs. Patricia "Patty" Lee Humbles-Pegues Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Dr. Patricia “Patty” Lee Humbles-Pegues, 69, of Olive Branch, MS; formerly of Peoria, IL, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 1 2022 at Methodist LeBonheur Germantown Hospital in Germantown, TN. Patricia, affectionately known as Patty, was born May 13 1953 in Peoria, IL to Curtis and Betty (Starks) Humbles. She was the second oldest of 6 children. She married Alvin Pegues. Patricia attended school in Peoria, IL and was a proud graduate of Peoria Manual High School in 1971. She graduated from the biology department at Northern Illinois University at DeKalb and went on to work many years at Caterpillar, Inc. She attended the Mennonite College of Nursing and later went on to receive her MSN and Ph.D. from the University of Illinois, Chicago. Dr. Humbles was a distinguished faculty member of colleges of nursing in Illinois, California, and Georgia with her most recent position being an Affiliate Instructor in the College of Education and Health Sciences Online Nursing Program for Bradley University from 2008 thru 2021. She also was an associate professor of nursing at Methodist College. She was also a member of several sororities, Delta Sigma Theta and Sigma Theta Tau and served on numerous professional association boards. Patricia showed compassion and love to everyone she touched. Her sense of adventure led to extensive travel and working in several locations throughout the country. Dr. Humbles’ work in nursing, community outreach, and scholarly publications impacted the lives of many and greatly contributed to the field of adult education in nursing. Patty loved to travel and participated in sports such as golf, skiing, and tennis. Patty enjoyed surprising her family with exotic dishes, reading, antique shopping and spending time with her family and would be the one taking pictures at all the events. She enjoyed talking to the elders about family history and researching her family tree. Patty is survived by her husband, Alvin Pegues of Olive Branch, MS; her beloved son, Eric (Lou) Humbles of Cary, IL; her mother, Betty Humbles of Peoria, IL; four brothers, Jimmy (Chicquita) Humbles; Michael (LaRosa) Humbles; Curtis “Bobby” (Abby) Humbles and David Humbles; one sister, Patience Humbles all of Peoria, IL; one granddaughter, Violet and a host of nieces, nephews, other family members and friends who loved her dearly. She is proceeded in death by her father, maternal and paternal grandparents and her sweet granddaughter, Lucy. A celebration of life Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, July 23, 2022 at Mt. Zion M.B. Church, 305 S. Madison Park Terrace, Peoria, IL 61605. Delta Sigma Theta Sorority will render their Omega Omega Service at 10 am. A gathering of family and friends for the memorial service will begin at 10:30 am and the memorial service be held at 11 am. Rev. James Flemming will officiate. Patty’s final resting place will be at Swan Lake Memory Gardens. 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 (Central Time). Due to Covid-19, 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. *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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Mrs. Patricia "Patty" Lee Humbles-Pegues

May 13, 1953 - July 1, 2022