Louella M. Sales, 77, of Peoria passed away at 5:25pm Wednesday Dec 8th at her residence.
She was born on June 22, 1933 in Peoria the daughter of James and Louise Rogers Pankey. She married Van B. Sales on June 30, 1963.
Surviving is her husband of 47 years, one son Robert E. Walker of St. Peters, MO, two daughters Cheryl L. Walker Joesting of Pekin and Julie M. Walker of Peoria. 6 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren survived her, As well as three sisters Mary Sanders of Las Vegas, NV; Sharon Dale of Crossville, TN and Bonita (Ray) Grable also of Las Vegas, two brothers James (Evelyn) Pankey of Crossville, TN; and Raymond (Jody) Pankey of Peoria Heights.
Louella was preceded in death by her parents, one son Steven R. Walker, one granddaughter Amy N. Joesting, and two brothers Gerald and Ronald Pankey.
Louella enjoyed family, bowling and fishing. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend, and will be greatly missed. Van and Louella attended and were baptized at First Church of the Brethren of Peoria.
Cremation rites have been accorded and a memorial service is scheduled for 3pm Saturday December 18th at the First Church of the Brethren of Peoria, 4714 N. Sheridan Rd. Visitation will be from 1pm until her time of service at the church. Private inurnment will be at a later date at Swan Lake Memory Gardens in Peoria. Memorials may be given in her name to Heart of Illinois United Way. Notes of condolences may be sent to www.peoriafuneral.com