Rebecca Powell

Rebecca Ann Powell, 74, of East Peoria, passed away peacefully Tuesday, November 10, 2026 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.

She was born July 13, 1952 in Peoria, IL to Ronald V. and Katherine T. (Underhill) Davis. She married the love of her life, Jimmie Lee Powell in East Peoria on October 19, 1985. He preceded her in death on December 20, 2023. She was also preceded in death by her parents.

She is survived by two sons, Shawn (Sandra) Robbins and Ronald Lee (Nicole) Schumm.

Rebecca received her Master's Degree from the University of Illinois. She taught Earth Science at Illinois Central College before retiring. She always got her students involved with interesting stories and anecdotes. She was a member of Glad Tidings Assembly of God in East Peoria.

Her father and grandfather were the original owners of "Davis Brothers Pizza and Tavern" in East Peoria. She loved to travel, having traveled all over the world with her special group of lifelong friends. She had a zest for life and never knew a stranger. Rebecca was loved and will be dearly missed.

Cremation has been accorded. A Celebration of Life will be held at Glad Tidings Assembly of God in East Peoria a later date. Deiters Funeral Home and Crematory in Washington is assisting the family with arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to her church.