She was born December 22, 1931 in Birmingham, AL to Robert and Leona Scott. She married Austin L. Day on September 4, 1948 in Morganfield, KY. She is survived by one daughter, Carolyn (Frank) Hitchell of Dunlap, three grandchildren: Amanda Hitchell of Parker, CO, Alana Hitchell of Normal, IL, Adam Hitchell, of Chicago, and his three great-grandsons, Lucas Age 5, & twins Emmett and Reed, Age 3. She was proceeded in death by one sister, Christine Robinson of Birmingham, AL and four brothers, Clarence Murray of Clanton, AL, and Wayne, Thomas, and Robert Murray all of Washington, IL.
Birdie was a teacher and Manager of Liberty Beauty College in Peoria for 25 years. She was an active member of the American Business Women's Association. She and her husband were members of the Peoria Area Square Dancing Association. She also participated with in the initiation of District 150’s professional training program for cosmetology. Birdie enjoyed her work and kept in touch with many of her students over several decades. She made friends easily and will be remembers as a caring, giving and fun-loving women.
Visitation will be held at the Davison-Fulton Woodland Chapel on Friday, June 21, 2019 at 1:00 pm, followed by the service at 2:00 p.m. Interment will be in Parkview Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Matthew Thomas Stevenson Trust and mailed to the Attn: of Art Laine, Benjamin F. Edwards CO, 5832 N Knoxville, Suite B, Peoria, IL 61614.
To view Birdie's memorial page or to leave an online condolence please go to www.davison-fulton.com.
