Ms. Shirlene "Shell" Branch

August 11, 1955 - November 14, 2017

Ms. Shirlene “Shell” Branch, 62, of Peoria, IL passed away on Tuesday, November 14, 2017 at her home. Shirlene was born on August 11, 1955 in Lexington, MS to Mandella (Branch) and Rumberga Berga Moore. She was a graduate of Stillman College and a proud member of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority. Shirlene worked for AT&T for many years. She was a quiet and loving person who loved helping others. She loved traveling, sewing and being with her family. Shirlene leaves to cherish her most precious memories her loving children; Tremayne (Andrea) Branch of Peoria and Jasmine (Jamaul) Branch of East Alton, IL; her loving mother, Mandella Moore of Peoria; three brothers, Percy Sargent of Chicago, Curtis Hightower of Indianapolis, IN and Adrian (Charlene) Shird of Atlanta, GA; three sisters, Patricia (Robert) Brooks of Peoria and Audra Bell of Atlanta, GA, and Vanika Deese of Peoria; five grandchildren Taylor, Taj, Truth, Chance and Trace Branch; special nephews she raised, Myron Branch, Marlon Brooks and Omar Brooks; other nieces, Brianna Jones and Ebony Purnell and nephew Brian Jones, Jr.; special cousins, Willie (Deborah) Newman, Octavia Lindsey, Gloria Daniels, Barbara Branch and Charlene Branch; and a host of other relatives and friends who adored Shell. She is preceded in death by her father, grandmothers, Mamie Harris and Blanche Turner and a special cousin, Nettie “Tootsie” Banks. Funeral services will be held at 11 am on Saturday, November 25, 2017 at the Church of the Living God, Temple, 130. Host Pastor, Vice Chief Bishop Leroy Smith. Minister Robert Branch, Pastor of Bethel Missionary Baptist Church of Wallis, MS, will officiate. Shell will be laid to rest at Parkview Cemetery. Simons Mortuary has been entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences may be made at simonsmortuary.com.