GLASFORD - Cierra Marie Smallwood, 20, passed away early Wednesday morning in Sunnyland.
She was born on Feb. 4, 1993, in Monmouth to Townsley and Rebecca (Potter) Smallwood.
Among those surviving are her son, Zaedyn Call-Smallwood of Groveland; her mother, Rebecca "Beckie" Smallwood of Glasford; her father, Townsley (Kim) Smallwood of Florida; her grandparents, Marshall Potter of East Peoria, Lisa Binkley of Sunnyland and Bill and Maria Smallwood of Monmouth; her great-grandmother, Macle Palmer of Sunnyland; one brother, Torian Smallwood of Glasford; and three sisters, Alex Wilson of Watseka, Reyna Katko of Tennessee and Jada Smallwood of Florida; two aunts, Tracie Potter of East Peoria and Tiffini Smallwood of Peoria; an uncle, Sterling Smallwood of Peoria; numerous cousins and extended family; the love of her life, Zac Call of Groveland; and her best friend, Brittany Knox of East Peoria.
She was preceded in death by two great-grandfathers, James Palmer and Thomas Webb.
Cierra loved music and enjoyed spending time with family and friends. All close to her will remember her fun loving character, contagious smile and laugh and sense of humor.
Funeral services for Cierra will be at Mason-White Funeral Home in Washington on Tuesday, April 2, 2013, at 1 p.m.
Burial will follow in Maple Ridge Cemetery in Mapleton. Visitation will be at the funeral home on Tuesday from 10 a.m. until time of services.
Memorials for Cierra may be made to the Zaedyn Call-Smallwood Education Fund in care of Fondulac Banking Center.
Online condolences to the family may be made at masonfuneralhomes.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
michelle sheppard
April 22, 2013
lets keep the light on for our baby and always remember she is always with us.
abbie carter
April 21, 2013
I will always miss u Cierra you were my 2nd mommy :D
to sissy love abbie
abbie carter
April 21, 2013
April 21, 2013
you were the best sissy I will always remember that moment I looked dead in your eyes and said am I your baby besises zayden and you said yes your my very own spirit in the sky!!!!!! I will always love and miss u love, nene (abbie)
chasity burton
April 20, 2013
I will forever remember the fun times we shared! You are the best sweetheart, you always will be in my heart. I love you and keep your family in my prayers. I will love and miss you forever baby girl!!
michelle sheppard
April 5, 2013
i will never forget you babe,you are the best hun.i love you very much and may you rest in peice.
jill
April 3, 2013
Rest in peace Cierra. You are missed dearly! Prayers for you and all your loved ones.
April 1, 2013
i love you cierra and will never forget the fun times with you.and will miss you forever...
marty
March 31, 2013
your eternal flame will burn forever
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