Wanda L. Trent

Wanda L. Trent, age 63, of Peoria, passed away Thursday, March 13, 2014 at 4:40 a.m. in her home, surrounded by family. Wanda had a strong and courageous fight with paralysis since 1993 and later in life cancer.

Born June 21, 1950 in Peoria, Wanda was a daughter to Samuel and Nancy June Sizemore-Bushong. She married Eldon Trent on October 24, 1983 in Peoria. Wanda worked as a cosmetic sales consultant for Famous Barr, while also contributing most of her life to the Fraternal Order of Eagles. She was past State President and State Secretary of Fraternal Order of Eagles, as well as, past President of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Peoria Aerie #265. Wanda will be remembered for her love of travelling all over the country raising money for various charities; her passion, belief, and commitment to the Fraternal Order of Eagles; and spending time with her family.

She is survived by her mother, Nancy Bushong of Rock Falls, Illinois; husband Eldon Trent of Peoria; one daughter, Amy S. Pemble-Fryer of Peoria; one son, Richard J. Pemble of East Peoria; four grandchildren: Zachary M. Pemble Barnes, Dakota L. Pemble Barnes, Colin J. Pemble Barnes, and Sydney Marie Pemble Lawless; and one sister, Samuela Cecelia Myers-Bushong of Rock Falls, Illinois. Wanda was preceded in death by her father, Samuel Bushong; one sister, Nancy Lee Bushong; and two brothers, Jackie Lee Daugherty and Ricky Bushong.

Visitation will be held Tuesday, March 18, 2014 between the hours of 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at Davison-Fulton Woodland Chapel, 2021 North University Street, Peoria, Illinois. Funeral services will be Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Rev. Tim Livengood will officiate. Burial will follow in Lutheran Cemetery, Peoria.

Memorials may be made in Wanda's memory to the Spina Bifida Association, 4590 MacArthur Blvd. NW Suite 250, Washington D.C. 20007

Funeral arrangements have been made under the direction and care of Davison-Fulton Woodland Chapel in Peoria. Online condolences may be made at www.Davison-Fulton.com.