IL SR0420

Memorial resolution honoring Datikka Tennell "Tikka" Peebles of Edwards, Illinois, who passed away on August 25, 2025

Born July 12, 1979 in St. Louis, Missouri; earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Management Information Systems from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville in 2005

Worked as a business analyst at Dell Computers and co-founded a real estate investment business with her husband Jason in 2018

Served on the Peoria County Joint Commission on Racial Justice and Equity Committee, providing free computer classes and vouchers to bridge the digital divide; also served as deputy registrar for the Peoria Election Commission and NAACP Executive Committee member

Active member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Order of the Eastern Star Silver Star Chapter #74, and St. Paul Baptist Church where she founded the Soulful Readers Book Club for Women of Color