Roena Lynn Tegarden, age 57, of Pekin passed away Saturday, June 14, 2025 at her residence. Born July 16, 1967 in New Albany, Indiana, she was the daughter of Roy Lemarr and Soundra Kay Gibson Lemarr.
Roena was previously employed at Kimball International and was a member of Westview Christian Church.
She is survived by her daughter, Elizabeth Nalley (Timothy); parents, Roy Lemarr and Soundra Lemarr; 2 sisters: Ronda Eiler (Ed) and Stacey Temple (Gary); 9 nieces and nephews: Makayla Eiler, Ezekiel Eiler (Kiersten), Hallie Eiler (Justin), Silas Temple (Taylor), Landon Temple (Morgan), Brayden Temple (Hailey), Alexis Temple, Gerald Tegarden, and Josh Tegarden; several great nieces; and 1 great nephew.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Jeffrey Tegarden; and beloved pet, Chee Chee.
Funeral services will be held Friday, June 20, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at Hughes-Taylor Funeral Home-Pekin Chapel with Bro. Mark Gray officiating. Visitation will be held Thursday from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. and Friday from 12:00 p.m. until time of service at the funeral home. Burial to follow at Mt. Washington Cemetery.
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