Obituaries
Peoria – Lisa J. Metz, 48, of Peoria, passed away on Thursday, June 24, 2021 at her residence.
Born March 28, 1973 in Peoria to Wayne R. Metz and Elizabeth (Cording) Fandel, she is survived by her father of Peoria, her mother of Germantown Hills, 1 daughter, Maleyia Porter of Peoria; two grandsons, Damarion Yarber and Donald Yarber Jr.; two brothers, Brian (Victoria) Metz of Washington, and Jeffrey (Tebbert Nichols) Metz of Peoria; one niece, Emma Metz, and one nephew, Brody Metz, both of Peoria; two step sisters, Heidi (Larry) Williamson of Bartonville, and Heather (Jeff) Beeson of North Aurora; and a step brother, Mike (Anne Marie) Fandel of Oak Lawn.
Lisa was a graduate of Peoria High School and Illinois Central College. She attended Eastern Illinois University, was employed at Great Harvest Bread Co., including the Great Harvest booth at the Riverfront Farmers Market, and at the Blue Duck BBQ. She previously worked several years at the Methodist Family Childcare Center.
Lisa’s life revolved around her beloved grandsons, supporting and nurturing them and their mother in every way possible. She was a big professional basketball fan.
Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 1, 2021 at Wright & Salmon Mortuary. Her funeral service will held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, July 2, 2021, at Wright & Salmon Mortuary. Reverend Jason Woolever will officiate the service. Cremations Rites will be accorded after services.
Memorials in Lisa’s memory may be made to a Memorial Fund for her grandsons, Damarion and Donald, Jr. Yarber, that is being established for future education expenses at PNC Bank, 7901 N. University St., Peoria, IL 61615.
Friends may sign the online guestbook or send condolences to www.wrightandsalmon.com
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