Llwelyn Jean Wheat

Llwelyn 'Jean' Wheat, 88, of Pekin, IL passed away at 8:10 PM Tuesday, February, 19, 2019 at UnityPoint Health Pekin. Jean was born on August 30, 1930 in Blandinsville, IL to Dewey and Berniece (Butterfield) Jenkins. She married Billy Wheat on August 28, 1949 in Pekin. He passed away on March 22, 2013. Also preceding in death are her parents and two brothers, Marvin 'Bill' Jenkins and Kenneth Jenkins. Surviving are: two daughters, Brenda (Bob) White of Metamora, IL and Kim Wheat of Pekin; one grandson, Jared (Lacey) Roach of Boston, MA; two great grandchildren Indie Mae Roach and Avery Farren Roach of Boston, MA; two brothers, Bob (Donna) Jenkins of Pekin and Ralph (Lillian) Jenkins of Lancaster, KY. Jean was a secretary for Corn Products Company and Pekin Energy. She was a member of Grace United Methodist Church. She enjoyed doing word search puzzles and was an avid St. Louis Cardinal fan. Cremation will be accorded with private family services at a later date. Inurnment will be in Lakeview Cemetery in Pekin. Henderson Funeral Home & Crematory is assisting Jean's family with the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to TAPS (Tazewell Animal Protective Society), 100 Taps Lane, Pekin, IL 61554. Cemetery Lakeview Cemetery 1917 N. 8th Street Pekin,IL 61554