Marilyn Mae Justice, 80, of Pekin passed away Monday, February 12, 2024, at Carle Health Methodist in Peoria.
She was born April 23, 1943, in Pekin to Charles and Marie Covey Sanders Sr. Her parents and brother, Charles Sanders Jr. preceded her in death.
She is survived by her children, Rebecca McKeehan, April (Mark Downing) Duley, Mike Ladda; grandchildren, Benjamin (Tanya Drowns) McKeehan, Emily (Tim) Phan, Collin (Kassie) Duley, Slyvester Horn, Shayla (Sam) Purswell, Adrian Ladda; great-grandchildren, Zeegan McKeehan, Lilyann McKeehan, Onyx McKeehan, Greyson Duley, Harrison Purswell and siblings, Marietta Widick, Twila Billingsley, Peggy Bergman, and Mike Sanders.
Marilyn worked for the Bartonville State Hospital.
She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandkids and her dog, Rosco. She enjoyed square dancing, sewing, and crocheting.
Per her wishes cremation has been accorded and no services will be held.
The Cremation Society of Mid-Illinois Co. Pekin/Peoria is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be made at csmico.com
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