Obituary
Emma 'Jean' Sullivan, 81, of Washington, IL, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 1, 2015 at Heddington Oaks in Peoria, IL.
Emma was born in Jacksonville, Arkansas on November 23, 1933 to Robert and Evelyn (Behr) Dreher. She married Orace Campbell in February 1952; he preceded her in death April 3, 1973. She later married James E. Sullivan on August 3, 1974; he preceded her in death on April 12, 2014.
She was also preceded in death by, her parents, brothers Harry and Ross, grandchildren Billy and Shay.
Those left to cherish her memory are four children, Orace (Linda) Campbell of Washington, IL, Ronald (Rose) Campbell of Peoria, IL, Patricia Hardy of Winter Springs, FL, Karen Lane of Peoria, IL; three stepchildren, Kathy (Greg) Hunt of Holt, MO, Cheryl (Tim) Ludwig of Shell Knob, MO, Kelly (Darin) Denisar of Jacksonville, IL; sisters Jeanette Edds and Annette Armstrong of Arkansas, brothers Elmer Dreher and Louie Dreher of Arkansas; brother and sister in law Larry and Ellen Sullivan of Bartonville, IL; grandchildren, Chad, Jamie, Mike, Richard, Cheryl, Brandon, Amy, Erik, Josh, Heather, T.J., Brittany, Beth, Richard, and Riley; great grandchildren, Justin, Emma, Samantha, Ashley, Brett, Austin, Chelsea, Hailey, Ethan, Madeline, Lillith, Bryar, Lydea, Elyce, Tenley, Adelyn, Madeline, Evan, and Tucker, also many nieces and nephews.
Emma was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and friend. Emma enjoyed collecting beanie babies, state quarters, baking, playing the lottery, and gambling. She retired from Ben Schwartz IGA.
The family would like to offer special thanks to the nursing staff at Heddington Oaks for taking such good care of her.
A celebration of her life will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday, January 10, 2015 at Deiters Funeral Home and Crematory in Washington. Pastor Howard Love will officiate. Visitation will be 1 hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial will be Springdale Cemetery in Peoria.
In lieu of flowers please make donations to Alzheimer's Association- Central Illinois Chapter, 606 West Glen Ave, Peoria, IL, 61614.
Visitation
JAN 10. 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Deiters Funeral Home & Crematory - Washington
2075 Washington Road
Washington, IL, US, 61571
Celebration of Life
JAN 10. 10:00 AM
Deiters Funeral Home & Crematory - Washington
2075 Washington Road
Washington, IL, US, 61571