Ms. Pearlie Mae Leggison

August 2, 1940 - April 25, 2018

Ms. Pearlie Mae Leggison, 77, of Peoria, IL passed away peacefully at 3:05 pm on Wednesday, April 25, 2018 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center. Pearlie was born on August 2, 1940 in Port Gibson, Mississippi to George and Ella Mae (Williams) Ashmore, Sr. She married Roy C. Leggison, Sr., and to their union two sons were born, Roy, Jr., and Craig. Pearlie was well loved by her family and friends. She will be remembered for her cooking and many long talks to family and friends on the phone. Pearlie enjoyed shopping, gardening and helping friends set up garage sales. Playing Bingo was one of her favorite past times. Pearlie leaves to cherish her most precious memory her loving and devoted sons, Roy C. (Sheneka) Leggison, Jr., and Craig Leggison both of Peoria; three sisters, Bertha Givens and Willie B. Patterson both of Peoria and Laura D. Williams of Port Gibson, MS; two grandchildren, Brittney Washington and London Leggison; one great grandson, Nasir Robinson; her god daughter, Sierra Scott of Houston, TX; nieces, nephews other relatives and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband and two brothers, George Ashmore, Jr., and Luke “Maine” Ashmore, Sr. Funeral services will be held at 11 am on Saturday, May 5, 2018 at Simons Mortuary with a visitation one-hour prior beginning at 10 am. Rev. Arthur Williams, Sr. of Ward Chapel A.M.E. Church, will officiate. Pearlie will be laid to rest at Lutheran Cemetery. Simons Mortuary has been entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences may be made at simonsmortuary.com.