Mrs. Leola (Randle) Ross

Mrs. Leola (Randle) Ross, 77, of Peoria, IL passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family. This life on Earth came to an end at 6:00 AM on Wednesday October 15, 2014 as she claimed her Heavenly Home to be with the Lord. Leola was born February 22, 1937 in Holmes County, MS to the late Mattie Mae Randle. Her parents, sister, Quinzola Delorach, son, Michael Fluker, and two grandchildren Otis Fluker and Tanisha Gulley all preceded her in death. Leola received her education at Mt. Olive School in Lexington, MS. She confessed hope in Christ at an early age when she became a member of Pine Grove Missionary Church. In 1957 she moved to Chicago, IL to begin her new life. She later joined Original Greater Rock Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. Eugene Burrage. “And the Lord said, it is not good that the man should be alone; I will make a help mate for him.” -Genesis 2:18. Therefore, on November 9, 1968 Leola married the love of her life, Booker Ross. Leola was a hardworking, giving and caring person. She was employed by and later retired from Montgomery Ward. Leola moved to Peoria, IL in 1995 and joined Grace Missionary Baptist Church where she attended faithfully until her health failed her. She was a vital and active member where she was a Deaconess, served on the Mother Board, Mission Department and as head of the Culinary Department. Leola leaves to cherish her fondest memories: her husband, Booker Ross, Peoria, IL; five daughters: Dorothy Williams of Chicago, IL; Deloris Randle of Louisville, KY; Annett (Herman) Williams of Lexington, MS; Sharon Ross and Sandra (Ronnie) Tanner both of Peoria, IL; two sons: Ricky(Johanna) Randle and Orlando Randle both of Peoria, IL; one sister: Willie Mae Bruce of Chicago, IL; four sister-in-laws: Willie Mae(Ted) Williams, Lenora, Rochelle and Jeanette Ross all of Peoria, IL; two brother-in-laws: Morris Joe(Lula) Ross of Chicago, IL; Eugene Ross of Peoria, IL and one aunt, Christine Givens of Greenwood, MS. She is also survived by twenty two loving grandchildren; thirty two great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and close friends. Funeral services will be at 10 AM on Saturday, October 25, 2014 at New Morning Star M.B. Church with a visitation beginning at 9 AM. Pastor Claude White, Jr., will officiate. Leola will be laid to rest at Historic Springdale Cemetery. Simons Mortuary has been entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences may be made at simonsmortuary.com.

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Mrs. Leola (Randle) Ross

February 22, 1937 - October 15, 2014