Ms. Shirley Marie King
July 9, 1960 - April 14, 2019
Ms. Shirley Marie King, 58, of Peoria, IL passed away at 11:32 PM on Sunday, April 14, 2019. Shirley was born in Cairo, IL on July 9, 1960 to Eugene, Sr., and Shirley (Payton) King. Shirley worked as a Home Care Personal Assistant. She loved to cook, clean and taking care of her grandchildren. Shirley was a member of Sovereign Grace Baptist Church. Shirley leaves to cherish her most precious memory, her parents Eugene, Sr. and Shirley King of Peoria; two sons, Eric King and John Yates both of Peoria; five daughters, Pamela King, Natasha King, Kenncia King, Katrice King and Ebony King all of Peoria; two brothers, Eugene King, Jr. of Philadelphia, PA and Raymond King of Joliet, IL; two sisters, Sharon King and Donna King both of Peoria; 29 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She is preceded in death by her grandparents, Mayella Williams, William Payton, Percy and Christine King. Shirley, we love you and you will be truly missed! Funeral services will be held at 10 am on Saturday, April 27, 2019 at Grace Baptist Church with a visitation beginning at 9 am. Pastor Claude L. White, Jr., will officiate. Shirley will be laid to rest at Historic Springdale Cemetery. Simons Mortuary has been entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences may be made at simonsmortuary.com.
Ms. Shirley Marie King, 58, of Peoria, IL passed away at 11:32 PM on Sunday, April 14, 2019. Shirley was born in Cairo, IL on July 9, 1960 to Eugene, Sr., and Shirley (Payton) King. Shirley worked as a Home Care Personal Assistant. She loved... View Obituary & Service Information