Ms. Jennell Herron

December 13, 1953 - September 19, 2021

Jennell Herron, 67, of Peoria passed away on September 19, 2021, at her residence. She was born on December 13, 1953, in Peoria to Willie Herron Sr. and Ada Jackson, they precede her. Jennell graduated from Peoria Manual Highschool. She than worked as a cleaning supervisor proving grounds for Caterpillar and Clemmer Cleaning Services. Jennell was a faithful member of Church of the Living God of Peoria and would often greet members at the door, she was truly passionate about service. Jennell carried a sincere heart for everyone she met, even during times when she was treated unkind. Family reunions were of great importance to her. She enjoyed playing volleyball, baseball, and cards. If you knew Jennell her favorite saying was “I’m done” but she never was. Jennell leaves to cherish her precious memory: two sons: Curtis Herron and Montey Alexander of Peoria; two daughters: Robvet (Dorsey) Doss and Sueara Foucher both of Peoria; five brothers: Curtis Jackson of Fayetteville, NC; Ernest Jackson, James (Felicia) Alexander, Vice Chief Bishop Leroy (Salmena) Smith all of Peoria, IL, and Gregory Herron of East Peoria, IL; eight sisters: Sue (Howard) Nathan, Lee Lee Williams, Elaine (Bobby) Jones of Romeoville, IL, Linda Jones, Vicki (Randy) Wyatt, Angie Herron, all of Peoria, Chantay (Korey) Gray of Haltom City, TX, and Linda Faye Randle of Creve Coeur, IL; fourteen grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends whom will miss dearly. In addition to her loving parents, she is preceded in death by: one son: Isaac Nelson Jr.; one daughter: Desiree Herron; two brothers: Charlie Williams and Willie James Herron; one sister: Angennette Alexander. A Celebration of Life Service will be held Monday, September 27, 2021, at Church of the Living God of Peoria at 11:00 a.m. with visitation commencing one hour prior 10:00 a.m. Vice Chief Bishop Leroy Smith Jr. will present pray and words of comfort. Due to COVID-19 mandates masks are required. Acknowledgments and condolences can be sent to T.W. Parks Colonial Chapel. Jennell will be laid to rest at Lutheran Cemetery.