Mrs. Versie June Moore

October 12, 1951 - November 1, 2019

Mrs. Versie June Moore, 68, of Peoria, IL, passed away at 1:47 PM on November 1, 2019 at UnityPoint Health Methodist, Peoria, IL surrounded by her family. Versie was born October 12, 1951 in Galesburg, IL to Clarence Smith, Sr. and Velma Britton. She was raised by her mother and stepfather, John McBride, Sr. Versie married Robert Hendon, he preceded her in death. Versie later married Jacob Moore, he also preceded her in death. Versie graduated from Manual High School in 1970 and worked at Bradley University for 38 ½ years, retiring in 2017 as Interim Director of Custodial Operations. Versie leaves to cherish her memories her son, Robert Hendon, Jr. of Battle Creek, MI; stepson, Marcus Linwood of Peoria, IL; six sisters, Brenda (Frank) McBride-Rudd, Cathy (Robert) Wright, Cathy (Lonnie) Edwards and Theresa (Richard) Walker all of Peoria, IL, Judith (Robert) Lee of Leland, NC and Lucille Motley of Conyers, GA; one brother, John (Gwen) McBride, Jr. of Peoria, IL; stepmother, Loretta Smith of Peoria, IL; four granddaughters, one grandson, one great grandson all of Peoria, IL; two special sisters by heart, Brenda White and Betty Wilson both of Peoria and a host of special family members, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends who will cherish her memories. She is preceded in death by her parents; stepfather; two brothers; Clarence Smith, Jr., and Mike Davis; two sisters and her grandparents. A Memorial service will be at 11 am on Saturday, November 9, 2019 at Simons Mortuary Chapel with a visitation at 10:30 am. Pastor Dale Kelley of Clair Christian United Methodist Church in Chicago, IL will officiate. Simons Mortuary has been entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences may be made at SimonsMortuary.com.