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Mrs. Wilma Wisie LouRainia Jean King, 94, of Peoria, IL peacefully transitioned to her heavenly home at 4:44 pm on Thursday, January 11, 2018 at Sharon Elms Nursing Home surrounded by her family. Mother King was born on October 14, 1923 in Myrtle, Mississippi to Morton and Willie Bell (Lindsey) Johnson. She married Charlie King on June 3, 1945. They shared more than 50 years of holy matrimony until his passing on April 24, 1997. Mother King was baptized in Jesus’ name and filled with the Holy Ghost at the Pentecostal Church of Jesus Christ in Peoria. During her 94 years she attended numerous churches, last attending St. Paul Baptist Church. Wilma’s life was the epitome of Psalms 100. She loved to sing, pray and play her tambourine to the glory of God, and spending time with her family. In her early years she conducted prayer ministries at various nursing homes and other facilities. She was an avid supporter of Trinity Broadcasting Network, Christian Broadcasting Network and Prison Ministries. Mother King leaves to cherish her precious memories a daughter, Elder Angela L. Patterson and Fiancé, Richard M. Leyva of Maricopa, AZ; granddaughter, Zantea D. Townsend of Wichita Falls, TX, grandsons, Justen T. Patterson of Alamogordo, New Mexico and Adrien J. Patterson of San Antonio, TX;one great granddaughter, Maya-Lei D. Townsend of Wichita Falls, TX; one Godson, Bobby Foster of Peoria, IL; a host of nieces, including her caregiver, Michelle (Michael) Citchens; nephews, cousins and friends. She is also preceded in death by her parents; one son, Curtis Johnson; five brothers, Johnnie Johnson, Jimmie Johnson, O.W. Johnson, Willis Johnson, and Cecil Johnson; four sisters, Gladys Johnson, Lexie Sanders, Gracie Jones and Eldora Mack. Funeral services will be held at 11 am on Saturday, January 20, 2018 at Grace Apostolic Assembly with a visitation one hour prior beginning at 10 am. Suffragan Bishop James Ware will officiate. Wilma will be laid to rest at Swan Lake Memory Gardens. Simons Mortuary has been entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences may be made at SimonsMortuary.com.

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Mrs. Wilma Wisie LouRainia Jean (Johnson) King

October 14, 1923 - January 11, 2018