Ethel M. Byers Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Ethel “Sally” M. Byers, 69, of Peoria passed away Tuesday March 19, 2013 at HCR-Manor Care Nursing Home. She was born January 27, 1944 in Peoria to George Howard and Evelyn L. Jones. They preceded her in death. Beloved wife of the late Norgene Byers, loving mother of 4 sons: Kevin Howard, Andre, Dhrumba (Deb), and Jibaro (Cashawndra) Smith all of Peoria, 2 daughters: Nilija (John) Bailey, and Tamia Smith both of Peoria, a beautiful step-daughter to Dorothy Howard of Peoria. Dear sister of 2 brothers: Charles (Rosie) Howard, and Howard Johnson both of Peoria, 2 sisters: Cora (Willie J) Robinson, and Brenda Bowie both of Peoria. Most devoted grandmother of 10 grandchildren, and will be truly missed by a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends whom loved and adored her. Services will be held Friday March 29, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. with visitation commencing one hour prior at 10:00 a.m. at Friendship MB Church. Rev. Dr. Claude Russell, Jr. will officiate. She will be laid to rest in the Parkview Cemetery. The family has entrusted T.W. Parks to handle the final arrangements of their love one. Online condolences and words of encouragement can be made at www.twparkschapel.com

Ethel M. Byers

January 27, 1944 - March 19, 2013