This memorial website was created to remember Doretha Warden who was born in Oklahoma on June 6, 1929 and passed away on April 26, 2009. She will live forever in our memories and hearts.
Doretha Warden, 79, of Peoria, passed away at 2:58 p.m. on Sunday, April 26, 2009, at home, with her family by her side.
Doretha was born in Melvin, OK on June 6, 1929, a daughter of Emmitt and Linnie (Cooper) Johnson, Sr. They preceded her in death, along with her daughter, Pamela Warden and brother, Joe Johnson.
She is survived by her daughters, Karen (Ralph) Warden-Ring of Germantown Hills, Patt Warden and her fiancé Jon of Portland, OR and Valerie (Marcus) Brown of Peoria; sons, Calvin “Nick” (Vicki) Warden of Decatur, Michael (Kathy) Warden of Chicago, Melvin Warden of Aurora and Alan Warden of Milwaukee, WI; sister, Mary B. (Herbert) Hill of Aurora; brothers, Robert Johnson of Aurora and Emmitt Johnson, Jr. of Pine Bluff, AR; fourteen grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; and five nieces and nephews.
Doretha was a homemaker and attended Park Road Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Peoria.
She loved gardening; listening to Rhythm and Blues, especially B.B. King and Boys II Men; collecting pictures; rooting for the Chicago Bulls; and playing bingo at the Community Bingo Center in Peoria and the Tazewell Bingo Center in Creve Coeur.
She loved family gatherings and her family is proud of her for raising eight children on her own. She will be remembered as a strong-willed, simple, determined, stubborn and very loving woman.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 2, 2009, at Clary Funeral Home in Peoria, with Elder Ronald Reed officiating. Visitation will be from Noon to 2 p.m. on Saturday, prior to services. Interment will be at Mt. Hawley Cemetery in Peoria.
Pallbearers will be Marcus Brown, Robert Johnson, Emmitt Johnson Jr., Alan Warden, Michael Warden and Melvin Warden.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Doretha Warden Memorial Fund at CEFCU.
| October "Toby" Warden (Cook) |
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I don't have a lot of memories since I did not get a chance to grow up around my Grandma, yet I do remember her beautiful pictures, talking to her on the phone, etc. What really suprised me about her was her SHARP memory, she just about remembered everything and always spoke to me like I was right there with her! She was so wonderful and so thoughtful and did not take any mess :) lol I really will really miss her, may she rest in peace...
| Merry Jo (Marshall) Johnson |
My Prayers are with You and Your Family |
May 2, 2009 |
To Karen & Family,
I am sorry to hear about your mother. I wish I could have been there with you all. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God bless you all during these next days and weeks. My family and I extend our deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Love You all,
Merry Jo (Marshall) Johnson
| stephanie & marvin |
condolences |
May 1, 2009 |
To the family , please accept my deepest condolence. Dot was a wonderful lady and neighbor , I enjoy being next door to her for 20 yrs. We will miss her so much.You will all be in our thougts and prayers.
| Antwine Freeman |
With Deepest Sympathy |
April 30, 2009 |
To Karen & Pat,
Sorry to hear of the transition of your dear mother. Know that during this time you are will continue to remain in my Prayers. My Prayer for you is to have only the fondest memories of your "Loving Mother". Not having the pleasure of meeting your mother, from the pictorial she seems to be a most wonderful person. I'm am certain that she will be greatly missed.
Your former neighbor
Antwine
| October "Toby" (Warden) Cook |
My Grandma Dot |
April 30, 2009 |
Where do I begin ? My heart is truly saddened. My grandma was the most BEAUTIFUL Lady, Mother, Aunt and Grandma. I know she has transitioned to a better place :) She will always be remembered and greatly missed. Even though I did not get to spend the time that I wanted to in life with her, I know she always had me in her heart. My condolences to all of the family and blessings to all. I love all of you and know that her legacy will go on.....
-Family pls contact me 478-442-4439
Luv Toby :)
| James Little |
Family friend |
April 30, 2009 |
To Ray,Karen and Patt,"May the peace of the Lord be upon you,now and in the future." Stay strong and be of good cheer, that's the way I remember your mother. God Bless ,James Little
