Ms. Ruby Lee Peary

October 13, 1954 - April 1, 2021

Ms. Ruby Lee Peary, 66, of Peoria, IL transitioned from this life to her heavenly home at 12:39 pm on Thursday, April 1, 2021 at UnityPoint Methodist ER. Ruby was born in Cairo, Illinois to Clara (Peary) Hickman. Ruby was a loving and kind mother, sister and friend. She had a generous and kind sprit. She was a Godly woman. She was the church secretary at Pleasant Grove Church for many years. Ruby was one of the founding members and church secretary at Sovereign Grace Baptist Church. She was a member of St. Paul Baptist Church. Ruby leaves to cherish her most precious memories her children, LaTacha Peary, Dimitrius Peary, Orlando Peary and Steve Peary all of Peoria, IL; two brothers, Phillip Hickman and Larry Hickman both of Peoria, IL; 14 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She is preceded in death by her mother; two sisters, Earlene Humbles and Mildred Thornton; and two brothers, Ralph Peary and Ronnie Peary. A private funeral service will be held at 10 am on Thursday, April 8, 2021 at St. Paul Baptist Church. No Visitation. Pastor Deveraux Hubbard will officiate. Ruby will be laid to rest at Lutheran Cemetery. 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. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, social distancing and attendance limits will be observed. The funeral instructions for St. Paul Baptist Church are as follows: The funeral will be held for a maximum of one hour There will be a maximum of 100 guest able to attend (this includes the family contact as well as direct family members) Everyone over the age of 24 months will be required to pre-register (the family contact person has registration information) Everyone must wear a mask throughout the entire funeral service Everyone will be subject to a temperature scan at check-in All attending the service MUST be registered the night prior to the service Doors open 30 minutes prior to the funeral service for check-in 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 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!