Shanda Denise McGruder-Morris Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Shanda Denise McGruder-Morris of Peoria, Illinois, born in Hannibal, Missouri, who passed away on August 1, 2024, at the age of 54, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Shanda Denise McGruder-Morris to show support.

She was predeceased by: her father Walter Merle Ward; her siblings, Marvin Ward and Merle Janet Pearson; and her nephew Nathan Knox. She is survived by: her mother Jeanette McGruder of Peoria, IL; her spouse Charlie Morris; her children, Amaru Smith of Phoenix, AZ, Ameridro Smith of Hannibal, MO, Ameridon Smith of Phoenix, AZ, Ameriah Heerman (David) of Peoria, IL, Ameena Smith of Peoria, IL and Aleecia Smith of Peoria, IL; and her siblings, Phillip Ward of Peoria, IL, Anthony Ward (LaQuicia) of Hannibal, MO, Kathy Buckner (Billy) of Fayetteville, NC, Tammie Williams (Dwayne) of Gulf Breeze, FL, Monique Harrison (Tony) of St. Louis, MO, Markelia McGruder-Ball (Travis) of St. Louis, MO, Sheila Henderson (Drew) of Quincy, IL, Terry Elzea of Quincy, IL, Shellie Knox (Kevin) of Peoria, IL, Shalonda Knox (Don) of Peoria, IL, Marcola Owens of Peoria, IL, Monica Fritz (Randy) of Pekin, IL and Shakira Moffett (Rodney) of Ewa Beach, HI. She is also survived by aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.