Lillie Bea Faulkner

October 23, 1936 - March 25, 2016

Lillie B. Faulkner, 79 of Peoria passed away Friday, March 25, 2016 at 4:30 p.m. surrounded by her loved ones at OSF St. Francis Medical Center. She was born October 23, 1936, to William and Edna Young, their first born, in Indianola, MS. She married Sam Young, Sr. in 1953. On April 25, 1981 she married Willie James Faulkner. They both preceded her in death. Lillie accepted Christ at an early age. She was very devoted and dedicated to her church, New Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church. There she was a member of the usher board, participated in the Drama ministry for many years and served on the kitchen committee. Lillie was a loving, wife, mother and grandmother who loved and devoted her life to her family. She attended the public school system in Indianola; Ms. Her last job was Case Manager at CICTA. There she impacted the lives of so many men and women. She ran a home day care center for over 20 years. She was Grandma Bea to all of the children in her day care. She leaves to cherish her memories; nine sons, Alexander (Linda) Young, Sam Young, Jr., Kale (Tammy) Young, Bernard (Carmen) Young, Terrance Young, Corey Faulkner, Jerome Dillon, Tevin Faulkner, and Robert Faulkner nine daughters Levon Young, JoAnne (Robert) Jackson, Tasha (Marquette) Eggleston, LaTeka Young, Makimba Stapleton, all of Peoria, IL, Brenda (Young) Artis of Glendale, AZ, Barbara Person, Mable Person of St. Louis, MO and Lavinia Faulkner of Clearwater, FL; one brother, William (Billy) Young, Jr., nine sisters, Christie Pollard, LaVerne Young, Cora McCullum, Mary (Albert) Chaney, Dorothy (John) Shorty, Edna Mae Young, Betty (Charles) Beard, Marilyn (Terry) Woods all of Peoria and Evelyn Young of Indianapolis, IN. along with a host of grand, great , great great grandchildren, and two great, great, great grandchildren. In addition to her husband, she was also preceded in death by, one son Brandon Faulkner, one daughter, Maxine Young and her parents. Services will be held on Saturday April 2, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at her Church with visitation commencing one hour prior at 10:00 a.m. Pastor Pat Pollard will officiate. Lillie will be laid to rest in Springdale Cemetery. The family has entrusted T.W. Parks Colonial Chapel to handle the final arrangements. Online condolences for words of encouragement can be made at www.twparkschapel.com