Mrs. Vadie Bell Abner

April 2, 1919 - January 4, 2018

Mother Vadie B. Abner, 98, of Peoria, IL peacefully transitioned to her heavenly home at 7:12 pm on Thursday, January 4, 2018 at her home surrounded by her family. Mother Abner was born on April 2, 1919 in Chidester, Arkansas to Asberry and Plummer (Tatum) McGhee. She married Joseph Nathan Abner May of 1942. They were married 22 years before his passing on October 4, 1964. Mother Abner leaves to cherish her most precious memories her loving and devoted family; four sons, George (Faye) Box, Joseph Abner, Jr., Michael (Sharon) Abner and Leon Abner all of Peoria; two daughters, Shirley Abner and Evelyn Abner both of Peoria; one brother, Hesley (Frances) McGhee of Atlanta, Ga; two sisters, Mable Smedley of Chidester, AR and Berlene Purifoy of Peoria; 14 grandchildren; 42 great grandchildren; 20 great-great grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. She is also preceded in death by her parents; two daughters, Gloria Hopson and Stella Wallace;7 brothers and 3 sisters. Mother Abner was a faithful member of Friendship M. B. Church under the leadership of Pastor Willie Williams, Sr., where she served on the Choir and Mothers Board before her illness. Funeral services will be held at 10 am on Saturday, January 13, 2018 at Morning Glory Community Church, 2906 Twelve Oaks Rd, with a visitation beginning at 9 am. Host Pastor Marlon Young, Sr., will officiate and Rev. Larry Williams will bring the eulogy. Mother Abner will be laid to rest at Historic Springdale Cemetery. Simons Mortuary has been entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences may be made at simonsmortuary.com.