Vernell Nichelson
April 1, 1933 - June 8, 2017
Vernell “Nell” Nichelson, 84, of Peoria passed away on Thursday June 08, 2017 at 12:05 p.m. at OSF St. Francis Medical Center. She was born April 01, 1933 to the late Moses Brown and Hannah Taylor. She married Joseph Nichelson in 1979 he also precedes her. Vernell loved fishing, playing cards watching games shows, cooking and spending time with her family. She leaves to cherish her legacy and loving memories: five daughters Bernadine, Veronica (Johnnie), Linda, Hannah Brown and Delores (Craig) Mitchell all of Peoria two brothers: William and Chester (Joyce) Brown both of Peoria one sister Mickey Brown of Peoria a 3 special granddaughters Angela Andrews, Veronica Brown, and Delores Brown-Munoz, three sister in laws Jesse Brown of Oxford MD., Channey Brown of Peoria and Pete Brown, 27 grandchildren, 83 great grandchildren, 71 great-great grandchildren and a host of other family members and friends. In addition to her parents and husband she is also preceded in death by one son, one daughter, four brothers, two sisters, one sister in law, one grandson one great grandson and one great granddaughter. Vernell will be laid to rest in Lutheran Cemetery. Services will be held on Friday June 16, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. with visitation commencing one hour prior at Church Of The Living God Temple #130. Vice-Chief Bishop Leroy Smith Jr and Pastor Anthony Randle will officiate. Online condolences and words of encouragement can be made at www.twparkschapel.com.
Vernell “Nell” Nichelson, 84, of Peoria passed away on Thursday June 08, 2017 at 12:05 p.m. at OSF St. Francis Medical Center. She was born April 01, 1933 to the late Moses Brown and Hannah Taylor. She married Joseph Nichelson... View Obituary & Service Information