Ms DaVene Francis Jackson

July 6, 1959 - January 11, 2014

DaVene Francis Jackson, 54, of Peoria, Ill., passed away at 11:45a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2014, at Proctor Unity Point Hospital. She was born July 6, 1959, in Peoria, Ill., to the late Ernest Shelby and Cassadia Shelby. DaVene leaves to rejoice in her memories her mother Cassadia Shelby of Peoria; stepfather Bobby Cagle Sr. of Peoria; one son, Chris L. Shelby of Peoria; four daughters, Tennia Shelby, Robyn Jackson, DaVene “Nikky” Jackson and Sherian Jackson all of Peoria; six brothers, Ernest (Yvonne) Starks, Brandon (Michelle) Cagle, Thomas Shelby, Anthony Newborn, Bobby Cagle Jr and Willie Cagle all of Peoria; nine sisters, Rev. Edna (Rev. Vernon) Johnson, Ernestine (Willie) Jackson of Milton, TN., Judith Starks, Evelyn (Roosevelt) Bowers both of Peoria, Charlotte Newborn of Chicago, Robin (Delvin) Cagle-Owen, Rhonda Cagle, Yolonda Shelby and Sharŕon Ford all of Peoria, 9 grandchildren, and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends who loved her and will miss her dearly She was preceded in death by her father Ernest Shelby. Homegoing service for DaVene will be held Saturday, Jan. 18, 2014 at Mt. Zion Baptist Church 305 S Madison Park Ter., Peoria, Ill., 10:00 a.m. with visitation commencing one hour prior at 9:00 a.m. Reverend Alphonso Lyons will officiate services. Interment will be Lutheran Cemetery at 914 S Pleasant St., Peoria. Professional and caring services entrusted to T.W. Parks Colonial Chapel. Online condolences and words of encouragement can be made at www.twparkschapel.com