Mrs Josephine Hobbs Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Josephine Hobbs, 69, of New Boston, Ill., formally of Peoria passed away surrounded by her loving family at 8:02 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2014 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center. She was born December 7, 1944 to the late Keifer Cannon and Daisy Hister in Clarksdale, MS. She married Clarence Hobbs in 1968, he survives. Josephine joy was her family and friends, she adored her grandchildren. She enjoyed decorating, sewing, gardening and fishing. She was a jack of all trades. In addition to her loving husband of New Boston, IL of 46 years: She leaves to cherish her memories: two sons, Larry Sullivan of Louisville, KY. and Willie C. Davis of Peoria; two daughters, Patricia Davis of Peoria and Angela Davis of New Boston, Ill.; four sisters Betty Willis, Arlene Watts, Joyce Lacy and Paulette Gordon all of Benton Harbor, MI., thirteen grandchildren and a host of great grandchildren; along with a host of uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends who adored and will miss her dearly. Josephine was preceded in death by her parents, 1 brother, 1 sister, 1 son , 2 daughters , 6 grandchildren and 2 great grandsons. A home-going celebration will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2014, at Rising Sun Christian Church, with visitation commencing one hour prior at 10 a.m. Pastor John Gibson will officiate. Interment will be at Parkview Cemetery. Arrangements were made especially for Josephines' family and professionally directed by T.W. Parks Colonial Chapel. Online condolences or words of encouragement can be made at www.twparkschapel.com.

Mrs Josephine Hobbs

December 7, 1944 - October 1, 2014