Leaann Crawford

Lea Ann Crawford, 54, of Peoria passed away at 10:06am, Sunday, November 8, 2015 at Unity Point Health Methodist in Peoria. Lea Ann was born in Peoria on March 6, 1961 to Loren T. and Lucille M (Wilke) Crawford Sr. She is survived by her amazing and loving daughter Joscelyn Marie Lockwood (Michael Holzinger) of Peoria. Also surviving are her brother Loren (Cindy) Crawford Jr., and sister Bonnie Bakin. Lea Ann was dedicated to her many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, and her many many friends. Her parents, a sister Clair Abel, and brother-in-law Ken Bakin preceded her in death Lea Ann attended Peoria Heights Schools, Cosmetology School and received her Associate degree from Illinois Central College in 2011. She worked for many years for Aramark in Pekin Schools, and eight years at ICC in Student Services. She wanted to be an organ donor, but she gave her whole heart to life. Cremation rites have been accorded. A Celebration of her Life will be shared by family and friends at the home of Justin and Jessica Tharp; 1712 E. St. Jude Ct. in Peoria Heights on Saturday November 14th from 2 to 5 pm. Memorials may be made in her honor to Easter Seals of Central Illinois. To share notes of condolences with the family, visit www.peoriafuneral.com.