Cora "Kay" Weast

Born on December 10, 1952 in Pekin to John Edgar and Edna May (Hoerr / Crider) Lee. Kay married Chester Don Weast on January 24, 1975 in Pekin. He survives.

Kay is also survived by four sons, Richard (Beth) Meyer of Channahon, twins, Chester Dan (Wendy) Weast of Prairie City and Chester Don Weast, Jr. of Pekin, and Carl (Renna) Burk of Lacon; eleven grandchildren, Kasha Weast of Peoria, Gwen Bills of Pekin, Alexis Weast of Peoria, Sky Weast of Dallas City, Taralyn Meyer of Ottawa, DJ Weast of Prairie City, Brittany Meyer of Channahon, Jaden Meyer of Channahon, Kami Meyer of Channahon, Brittany Burk of Lacon, and Carl Burk of Lacon; ten great-grandchildren; one sister, Sandy (Dale) Dover of Homosassa, Florida; and one brother, Frank (Lula) Livengood of Pekin.

She was preceded by her parents; two brothers, Robert Samuel Livingood and Danny Livingood; one sister, Elizabeth Patton; and one niece, Cindy McMullen.

Kay worked in housekeeping at Pekin Hospital for 36 years, retiring in 2014. She was a member of the New Life Church in Pekin. Kay enjoyed spending time with her family, playing bingo and doing crafts.

Her visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Pekin. The funeral will follow at 6 p.m. with Pastor Dave Wilder officiating. Inurnment will be at Prairie Haven Cemetery in Pekin at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be directed to Tazewell Animal Protective Society, 100 Taps Lane, Pekin, Illinois 61554.

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