Geraldine Delbert Peeples

Champaign - Geraldine "Geri" Delbert Peeples, 85, passed away on Wednesday, May 17, 2017 in Urbana, IL. She was born on October 7, 1931 to Della E. Lowe in Champaign, IL. Geri is survived by her children Jodi Collins, Robert Collins Jr., and Tracee (Fred Jr.) Palmer; grandchildren Nita, Ebony, Robert III, Martin Jr., Dylan, Skylar, Diamond, and Shaylan; 3 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-granddaughter; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and half-siblings. She is preceded in death by her mother; sons Martin Collins, James Lowe, and Stuart Peeples; siblings George "Bobby" Robert Moreland Jr., James Moreland; Maxine Lowe; and Richard Lowe. Geri enjoyed traveling, playing Scrabble, flower gardening, and watching Chicago Bulls basketball. She loved the color purple. Geri was a devoted Jehovah's Witness for over 55 years and had many dear friends at The Kingdom Hall. A celebration of Geri's life will be held at 11am on Friday, May 26, 2017 at The Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 1407 E. Scovill St. Urbana, IL 61801. Visitation will be held from 5pm-7pm on Thursday, May 25, 2017 at Sunset Funeral Home, 710 N. Neil St. Champaign, IL 61820. Interment will take place at Lincoln Cemetery in Urbana, IL. Memorial donations may be made in Geri's name to The Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses. Please join her family in sharing memories, photos, and videos on her tribute wall at www.sunsetfuneralhome.com.

Visitation May 25, 2017 Thursday, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Sunset Funeral Home & Cremation Center Champaign-Urbana Chapel 710 N. Neil Street Champaign, IL 61820 Service May 26, 2017 Friday, 11:00 AM Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses 1407 E Scovill St Urbana, IL 61801 Final Resting Place Lincoln Cemetery 1730 N Lincoln Ave Urbana, IL 61801