She was born February 13, 1948 in Branson, Missouri to Stanley and Anna Ashby. She married Floyd Sturdivant and he passed away on January 18, 2014 in Peoria. Also preceding her in death are her parents; step-daughter, Dawn Sturdivant; grandchildren, Janiya Sturdivant and Eric Hines Jr.; and brother, Dean Ashby.
Surviving are her two daughters, Tara (Marcus) Hightower of Jacksonville, FL and Talina (Henry Little) Sturdivant of Peoria; step-daughter, Stephanie Vesey of Indianapolis, IN; and numerous grandchildren, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and a loving extended family.
Mary loved her animals, kids, grandkids, and many friends at Courtyard Estates. She had a big heart and cared for many people throughout her years. She enjoyed crime stories, pizza, and stuffed animals. She will be missed by many. Her favorite saying was “Keep on Truckin!”
Funeral services will be on Monday, December 30, 2019 at 11 a.m. at Davison-Fulton Woodland Chapel in Peoria. John Cooper will officiate.
Visitation will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home.
Cremation rites will be accorded following the services.
Memorial contributions may be made to her family or PAWS.
Online condolences may be made to Mary’s family at www.davison-fulton.com
