Janet Kay Alvarez

August 30, 1962 - August 13, 2020

Peoria – Janet Kay Alvarez, 57, of Peoria IL, passed away on August 13, 2020 at her home with her loving family by her side. The daughter of Lewis & Patricia (Rubnich) Williamson, she was born in Peoria, IL on August 30, 1962. Janet is survived by her loving family, including her 3 children, Diana Alvarez, Ashley Alvarez and Cameron Alvarez; 2 grandchildren, Audreyana Alvarez and Olivia Brown; two of the greatest men in her life, Vicente Alvarez and Mesa Contreras; 5 brothers, Terry Williamson, Kim Williamson, Ronald Williamson, Kenny Williamson and Gary Williamson; 2 sisters, Kathy (Williamson) Huerta, and Diana (Williamson) France. She was preceded in death by her parents; 3 brothers, Larry Williamson, Steven Williamson and Jerry Williamson. Janet loved spending time with her grandchildren and giving extra love to her granddaughter. In her spare time, she loved to shop and make people smile and laugh. And on occasion, Janet loved to drop a dollar, or two, in the slot machines and play the Lotto. Schmidt-Haller Burial and Cremation services assisted the family with cremation. A memorial service will be held at Schmidt-Haller Burial and Cremation Services, 1625 Candletree Dr., Suite D, Peoria, IL. on Tuesday, August 18, 2020 at 2 p.m. with a visitation 1 hour prior. Memorials in Janet’s name can be directed to OSF Children’s Hospital of Illinois at https://childrensmiraclenetworkhospitals.org