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     Brenda Kay Nesbitt, 51, of Peoria, passed away at 3:03 p.m. on Sunday, February 5, 2012, at Methodist Medical Center.
     She was born in Peoria on September 27, 1960, a daughter of Edmund “Big Ray” and Shirley (Allen) Freeman. She was preceded in death by her father; stepfather, Sterling Johnson; and sister, Joangela Freeman.
     She married Dennis Nesbitt on October 16, 1982 at her church, St. Luke Baptist, in Peoria. He survives.
     Brenda will be missed by her mother, Shirley “Nana” Freeman Johnson of Peoria; sons, Shaine (Candy) Freeman of Kennesaw, GA and Eugene Walker of Tulsa, OK; daughters, Chia (Chris) Neal of Marietta, GA and Cherita (Eric) Wilson of Brookings, OR; stepmother, Cleo Freeman of Milan; brothers, Albert McMahan of Danville, Raymond Freeman of West Virginia, Grant Freeman and Mark Roberson of Peoria; sisters, Fran Walker of Peoria, Tina Garcia of Moline and Cheryl Williams of Mishawaka, IN; eleven grandchildren; uncle Billy (Peggy) Allen; stepbrother, Lester (Cassandra) Johnson of Austin, TX; stepsister, Avis (Sonny) Duncan of Colorado Springs, CO; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
     She attended school in Peoria, graduating from Manual High School. She earned her Associate Degree in Medical Terminology from Southern Illinois University and her Bachelor Degree in Social Justice from Sangamon State University.
     Brenda was a formerly employed as a teacher, guidance counselor, a Probation Officer for Peoria County and a Charge Nurse at Carbondale Memorial Hospital.
     She collected angels and loved to cook. She could be counted on to lend a helping hand, whenever she was needed. Her final act of helping others was to be an organ donor.
     At her request, the family will have a private gathering. There will be no formal visitation or funeral.
     Memorial contributions may be made in Brenda’s memory to any diabetes research organization or to the South Side Mission in Peoria.
     Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Clary Funeral Home, 3004 West Lake Avenue, in Peoria.
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Chia Neal via M.Teague Panty Cakes February 13, 2012
 
As we were catching up with old friends the other night one of our closest childhood/fami,y friends reminded us of a memory of momma that pointed out her personality and sense of humor all in one...
    
    It was one of the  weekends Mike T. spent the night at our house.  Momma got up one of the mornings and asked us if we wanted pancakes for breakfast. And that's when Mike expressed,"I like PANTY CAKES!"...Then momma looked at him and said , "Boy you better stay away from my daughters!"  Hilarious! Momma will always be most known for her smile,sense of humor, and laugh! We love you momma...even our friends that you "adopted" as your own....
Rhanicca Nellum The Best of Friends... February 8, 2012
 
Growing up, I heard so many stories from my mother about the fun times she (Marie Nellum), Mrs. Nesbitt (Freeman), and Sylvia Graham (Neal) had during their chilhood. I'm so sorry for your loss...may God keep and bless you all in your time of bereavment.
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Grace Apostolic Assembly re: condolence February 9, 2012
 

Grace Apostolic Assembly

1523 South Laramie Street

Peoria, IL 61605

District Elder James Ware, Pastor

 

Condolence

 

To the Family of

 

Brenda Nesbitt

 

“and God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes.” Rev. 7:17

 

        Memories are the precious treasures that we hold close to our hearts so that we can always remember the ones we love .

 

We, the Pastor and members of Grace Apostolic Assembly of Peoria, Illinois, extend our heartfelt sympathy in the loss of your dear loved one.

 

Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.  We are praying for your comfort and strength, realizing that all of our help comes from the Lord.  He loves you and will be with you even until the end, for His Word says “ I will never leave you neither will I forsake you.”  He is a God of great love and compassion.

 

Whenever times come that you do not understand, trust in His wisdom, and be guided by His hand.  WE LOVE YOU!

 

 

Humbly submitted,

District Elder James Ware

First Lady Ruby Ware

And the Family of Grace Apostolic Assembly

 

Barb Bricker A true friend February 9, 2012
 
You were always there when anyone had a problem or needed advice. We laughed together ALOT, we cried together, we even sent a prank caller on their way, those are the memories i will hold next to my heart until we see each other again. God must have been short on angels because he called you home and you went with Him. Youll be in our hearts and thoughts, and will truely be missed but NEVER forgotten.   

   
         Love you
          Miss you  
         Barb bricker                     
Nana Forever Ours February 9, 2012
 
You will always be ours. In our hearts, in our thoughts, in our lives as we remember your laugh, your wonderful smile. Your sense of humor will still make us laugh, sometimes cry.
You are my baby girl, you always will be and we will miss your presence. But we will remember.
God knows best what we need and what He needs, and I guess He needed you with Him.
I'll see you again, I know, when my journey here is completed. Meanwhile, know that I am missing you, loving you, thinking about you always.
You will always be my baby girl.
Tina Prayers February 8, 2012
 
My heart goes out to the family, you are all in my prayers, may God bless you and keep you.

Love,

Tina and Joe Garcia  
Shaine & Candy Freeman Dear Mom February 8, 2012
 

As your oldest, you were always hard on me to set a good example for my younger siblings. Sometimes I didn't understand and mistook your love and advice as simple nagging. But it was because of you that I felt inclined to get a college degree in engineering, instead of just being a plumber like my high school guidance counselor had suggested (and you went off on her too Smile).

But no matter how hard-headed I was, you still forgave me and loved me and supported me. When nobody understood me, you did. When nobody seemed to care about me, you did. When everyone thought I was mean, you understood me. When I hit hard times, you and dad were there to comfort me and help me see that I would be fine. You motivated me to get up, dust off my shoulders and keep moving.

Yes, our similarites created rifts and other times laughter...but through it all you showed me that you loved me like great mothers do.

I know you worried that I didn't love you because I've been both silent and distant...so I thank God that we had the chance to talk before you went home to the Lord.  I'm glad I was able to make it clear to you that you meant the world to me and I love you beyond any words I could speak.

Mom...my heart aches when I think about how I will miss you...but I'm comforted in knowing that you openly received Jesus' offer to get reacquainted when we last spoke. That prayer we had was amazing because it was the first (and last) time we prayed together.  A memory I will NEVER forget. Smile

So mom...this ain't goodbye, this is my "see you later" message.  I am comforted in knowing that you will be at Heaven's gate waiting with open arms when I get there.

And just so you know, I am enterting seminary school starting in the Fall of 2012 to fullfill the work Christ has called me to do in ministry, music and missionary work around the world.

I love you mother and thank you for everything you taught me and all the great laughs and cries we shared. I'll see you when I get there Smile

Your Son,

Shaine

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