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Obituary for Flora L. Pitsonbarger
Peoria- Flora L. Pitsonbarger, age 92, of Peoria, passed away at 1:48 PM on Friday, October 9, 2020 at her home with her family by her side.
Born February 24, 1928 in Louisville, Kentucky, she was a daughter to Arthur and Rosa (Creason) Doom. In 1946 she married James W. Pitsonbarger and together they cherished 36 years until his passing on March 2, 1982. Flora loved being a homemaker, raising her 9 children and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She cherished time with her family and will truly be remembered as a loving wife, mother and grandmother who will be deeply missed.
Survivors include nine children: Arthur (Penny) of Toluca, IL, Judith (Richard) Adams of Louisiana, Brenda (George) Young of East Peoria, IL, Michael of Peoria, Melody Davis of Creve Coeur, Melanie Cole of Creve Coeur, Flora (Robert) Branan of Peoria, Tammy (Patrick) Hart of Mississippi and Rodney of Washington, IL; 14 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.
Flora was preceded in death by her parents, husband James, one grandson Bobby Branan, two brothers and three sisters.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 14, 2020 from 11:30 AM until time of funeral service at 1:00 PM at Wright & Salmon Mortuary. Reverend Stephen Barch will officiate and burial will follow in Historic Springdale Cemetery.
Memorials in Flora’s memory may be made to Unity Point Methodist Hospice.
Friends and family may sign the online guestbook or send private condolences by logging onto www.wrightandsalmon.com.
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Born February 24, 1928 in Louisville, Kentucky, she was a daughter to Arthur and Rosa (Creason) Doom. In 1946 she married James W. Pitsonbarger and together they cherished 36 years until his passing on March 2, 1982. Flora loved being a homemaker, raising her 9 children and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She cherished time with her family and will truly be remembered as a loving wife, mother and grandmother who will be deeply missed.
Survivors include nine children: Arthur (Penny) of Toluca, IL, Judith (Richard) Adams of Louisiana, Brenda (George) Young of East Peoria, IL, Michael of Peoria, Melody Davis of Creve Coeur, Melanie Cole of Creve Coeur, Flora (Robert) Branan of Peoria, Tammy (Patrick) Hart of Mississippi and Rodney of Washington, IL; 14 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.
Flora was preceded in death by her parents, husband James, one grandson Bobby Branan, two brothers and three sisters.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 14, 2020 from 11:30 AM until time of funeral service at 1:00 PM at Wright & Salmon Mortuary. Reverend Stephen Barch will officiate and burial will follow in Historic Springdale Cemetery.
Memorials in Flora’s memory may be made to Unity Point Methodist Hospice.
Friends and family may sign the online guestbook or send private condolences by logging onto www.wrightandsalmon.com.
Previous Events
Visitation
Wednesday
14
Oct
11:30 AM
- 1:00 PM
Wright & Salmon Mortuary
2416 N North St
Peoria, IL 61604
Funeral Service
Wednesday
14
Oct
1:00 PM
Wright & Salmon Mortuary
2416 N North St
Peoria, IL 61604
Cemetery Details
Location
Springdale Cemetery
3014 N Prospect Rd
Peoria, IL 61603
Memorial Contribution
Methodist Hospice
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