Ms. Eartha Hyson

August 3, 1945 - April 12, 2021

Eartha Lee Hyson 75, of Peoria, IL spirit left her earthly body to be with her Lord and savior Jesus Christ. She departed this life on Monday April 12th. 2021 at 1:05 P.M. at Saint Francis Hospital. Eartha was born on August 3, 1945 in Greensville, MS to late James and Rosie Augusta. She was a child of the most high God and she was definitely walking in the light. Eartha served in her church as a mother, and she loved doing it. She was a wonderful mom, grandma, and great grandma to her loving family. She leaves to cherish her memories to (4) daughters: Carol Hyson, Gwensheka Jones, Tyshia (Larry) Moore and Carla Collins whom she made her home with. Eartha adopted 4 of her grandkids and raised them as her own: Robert (Marnisha) Hyson, Candance Jones-Hyson, Angel Hyson, and Christopher Bonner-Hyson. She also leaves to cherish her memories to her other remaining grandkids: Nadia Hyson, Tasha Johnson, J’Lyssia Brown, Jakobe Brown, and MiKayla Bassett. Also, her (13) great grandchildren to whom she loved very dearly. (2) sisters: Ruby Augusta and Brenda Jones; (2) brothers: Delano (Vera) Augusta and Aaron (Carolyn) Augusta and (1) Nephew Cardell (Debra) Watkins along with her other nieces and nephews that was also important to her. She was preceded in death by her parents, her son Billy Hyson, and her brothers and sisters. Homegoing Services will be held Friday, April 23, 2021 at Mt. Zion M.B.C. at 11:00 with visitation commencing one-hour prior at 10:00 a.m. Pastor Alphonzo Lyons Jr. will host, and Pastor Joseph Cherry of New Mt. Sinai M.B.C. will bring the eulogy. Eartha will be laid to rest at Lutheran Cemetery.