Christie Jean Campbell

She was born November 19, 1961 in Pekin to Lawrence Eugene “Gene” and Verna D. (Gosnell) Ratledge. She was preceded in death by her parents. She was also preceded in death by her foster father, Marian Townsend; one grandchild, Hayden Campbell and three siblings, Laura R. Welbourne, Beth Ratledge, and Lawrence “Larry” Ratledge.

Surviving are two sons, Dennis “Bo” Campbell of Pekin and Joshua S. Campbell of Loveland, Colorado; three adopted children, Grant W. Freeman, II of Atlanta, Georgia, Garrett W. Freeman of Oregon and Cirsten Freeman of Peoria; three grandchildren, Grayson Campbell of Loveland, Colorado and Eli and Landyn Hamann, both of East Peoria; two siblings, Karen Zimmerman of Pekin and Michelle Ratledge of Naperville; one brother-in-law, Bill Welbourne of Pekin; one sister-in-law, Belinda Ratledge of Oswego; foster mother, Linda Townsend and her beloved dog, Cosmos, her “bright shining star”.

Christie received an Associate’s Degree and worked for the State of Illinois Division of Rehabilitation as a rehabilitation case coordinator, where she helped to provide independent living for hundreds of people with disabilities.

She was passionate about children and deeply loved her friends and family. Christie loved to cook for her close friends and family. She enjoyed listening to live music and playing the piano. Christie was also a member of the Eagle Lodge Arie #1869.

Christie’s memorial visitation will begin at 1 p.m. Saturday, September 28, 2024 at Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Pekin. Her memorial service will follow immediately. A gathering celebrating Christie’s life will be from 3-8 p.m. on Sunday, September 29, 2024 at Kenny’s Westside Pub in Peoria.

Memorial contributions may be given to the family in the care of Joshua Campbell.

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