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Official Obituary of

Pequita C. Madison

June 11, 1950

Pequita Madison Obituary

Pequita Madison (nee Hill) was a woman of grace, kindness, and unwavering spirit. Her love’s enduring impact and the profound legacy she leaves behind remind us of her as we gather to honor her memory. Let us celebrate her remarkable life and find solace in the cherished memories we hold dear. 

She loved sewing, fashion, interior design, and listening to music. She read her Bible daily and was a spiritual mother to many others. 

Pequita Madison, age 74, passed away Friday, December 13, 2024, in Joliet, Illinois. She was born on June 11, 1950, to James E. Hill, Sr. and Marie D. Hill in Hollandale, Mississippi. 

Pequita graduated from Lockport Township High School and attended Joliet Junior College. 

Preceded in death by her parents, James E. Hill, Sr. and Marie D. Hill; sister Pamona Hill; brother, James E. Hill Jr.; daughter, Sabrina Hill; granddaughter, Chinesicia Hill-King and grandsons Sjon’Tre Thompson and Dolante Morgan. 

She is survived by daughters, Classandra (James) Green and Herlitra Madison; former spouse and longtime friend, Herbert Madison, granddaughters, Jazmine Green, Jada Green, Alexis Westmoreland, and Donasja Morgan; grandsons DeVante Green, Sjolante Crowder, and Sjon’Tovonni Hill; sister, Estralita (Ronald) Ford and brother, Maurice (Kathy) Hill, 3 great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.

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Services

Visitation
Friday
December 27, 2024

10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Mt. Zion Baptist Church
402 Singleton Place
Joliet, Illinois 60436

Funeral Service
Friday
December 27, 2024

11:00 AM
Mt. Zion Baptist Church
402 Singleton Place
Joliet, Illinois 60436

Interment following funeral service
Friday
December 27, 2024

Elmhurst Cemetery
1212 E. Washington Street
Joliet, IL 60433

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