Ms. Willie Bell (Washington) Mitchell

August 15, 1945 - September 24, 2020

Ms. Willie Bell Mitchell, 75, of Peoria, IL passed away at 2:31 pm on Thursday, September 24, 2020 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center. Willie Bell, affectionally known as “Bell” was born on August 15, 1945 in Scott, MS to Abraham and Elnora (Hobbs) Washington. Willie Bell was a homemaker. She was an excellent cook, especially Southern food during the holidays. Wille Bell liked to fish, play Bingo and cards and throwing darts. Willie Bell leaves to cherish her most precious memories, one son, Tonnie Mitchell; two daughters, Patricia Hobby and Debra Mitchell all of Peoria, IL; eight siblings, Dorothy Jean (Jerome) Smith of Peoria, IL, Clara Jean (Kenneth) Cooley and Beatrice (Lawrence) Brown both of Greenville, MS, Cleola Jones of Alexandria, LA, Rosetta Collins of Chicago, IL, Roosevelt Johnson of Greenville, MS, Purcell (Wanda) Jones of Parkton, NC and Jerome Washington of Jacksonville, NC; seven grandchildren, fourteen great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents; one son, Roosevelt Mitchell; 15 siblings, Willie Washington, Abraham Washington, Guy Washington, David Washington, Samuel Washington, Annie Moore, Elizabeth Young, Ellen Washington, Fannie Hobbs, Elmese Taylor, Mary Hall, Lula Bell Washington, Lucille Washington, Olivia Gaithers and Johnnie Hoskins. A private memorial service will be held at 1 pm on Saturday, October 17, 2020 at Simons Mortuary with a visitation beginning at 12:30 pm. Minister Willie Parker of Greater City of Refuge Worship Cathedral will bring words of comfort to the family. Simons Mortuary is entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences may be made at SimonsMortuary.com. The Memorial 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 chapel can socially distance and seat a limit of 35 or less people. All others will be able to flow through and view prior to beginning the Celebration of Life Ceremony. As the States begin re-opening in response to the Global Coronavirus Pandemic, some people are returning to their previous normal living standards. Unfortunately, we are now in our new normal as unreal and sometimes uncomfortable as the socially distancing and continuous use of protective masks may feel. *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). Thanks in advance for your cooperation! *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.