Hillery R. Peters Obituary (1992 - 2020)

In the early morning hours of Saturday, May 2nd, 2020 a great tragedy took the lives of Hillery Peters, Emerlyn G. Bennett and Sawyer J. Bennett in Lexington, Illinois. A loving young mother and her two children were tragically taken from this world much too soon, due to a house fire. Hillery Roxanne Peters, 27 of Lexington, IL died Saturday May 2, 2020 at her residence. Her graveside service will be held on Friday May 8, 2020 at 3:15PM at South Side Cemetery, Pontiac, IL. There will be no visitation. There will be a celebration of life held at a later time, when we can all gather together safely. Memorials in Hillery's name may be made to her family in her memory. Calvert & Martin Funeral Home, Pontiac is handling the arrangements. Hillery was born on July 13, 1992 in Pontiac, IL. a daughter of Thomas and Barbara (Hillyer) Peters. She is survived by her Sister-Mother: Nickey (Joe) Williams of Lexington, IL; one sister: Christina Gibson of Chula Vista, CA; one brother: Steven Peters of Vandalia, IL; nephews-brothers: Peter Williams and Evan Matic, a niece Makaylin Gibson and a nephew Xander Gibson, several aunts and uncles and a very special friend Jake. Hillery was preceded in death by her parents, maternal grandparents, one aunt and one uncle. Hillery was a 2010 graduate of Pontiac Township High School. She received an associated degree from Johnson and Whales Culinary School in Miami emphasizing on baking and pastries. Her goal was to receive a B.A. in Criminal Justice. Hillery was a correctional officer at Pontiac Correctional Center. Anyone who had the privilege of coming into contact with Hillery knows that her personality was infectious, almost always capable of putting a smile on the face of those who she came across. Hillery was funny and sweet, but she was also strong. These are character traits that her sister/mother Nickey instilled in her and what made her such a special person. These are the same traits that made her to be a great mother and an excellent correctional officer at Pontiac Correctional Center. Hillery lived for her kids and they were her everything, the loves of her life!