Ms Gyneva Carol Newbern (White), 71, of Peoria, Illinois, passed away on August 13, 2022.

Gyneva was born on October 16, 1950 in Larned, Kansas, to Charles and Lula (Jones) White.

Gyneva retired from Caterpillar after many years of service. She loved to fish and carried that tradition through her children and grandchildren. She loved dancing, family get togethers and going to the casino. She was a die-hard Pittsburgh Steelers fan.

Gyneva leaves to treasure her precious memory Miles (Penny) Duncan of Jacksonville, North Carolina, son; Tia Duncan, daughter; Jason Johnson, son; Kendell Johnson Sr., son and Kendell Johnson Jr., adopted son, all of Peoria Illinois; two sisters, Lynnda White of Peoria, Illinois and Bea Wells of Memphis, Tennessee; one brother, Raven White of Peoria, Illinois; 18 grandchildren, 24 great grand-children, and a host of nieces, nephews and other family members and friends. She was proceeded in death by both parents, sister Barbara White and nephew Chase White.

A celebration of life Memorial Service will be held at Morning Glory Community Church, Peoria, Illinois, on Friday, September 9th, 2022 at 10 am with the repast to follow. Funeral care was provided by G.L. Hills Funeral Home and Cremation Center. For information, please call 847-699-9003 or visit www.glhillsfuneralhome.com .