Irene Richardson, 84, of Mount Vernon, Illinois passed away at 4:15 A.M. July 5, 2019 at Mount Vernon Countryside Manor. She was born November 19, 1934 in Franklin County, Illinois to the late Ralph and Thelma (Hale) Crider. Irene married Norman Richardson on November 24, 1951 in Dix, Illinois. They were blessed with nearly sixty-three years of marriage before he preceded her in death on June 11, 2014.

A Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 11, 2019 from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at Hughey Funeral Home in Mount Vernon, Illinois. A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, July 12, 2019 at 1:00 P.M. at Hughey Funeral Home with Reverend Richard Lance officiating. Interment will follow at Bethel Memorial Cemetery in Mount Vernon, Illinois. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association.

Call Hughey Funeral Home at 618-242-3348 or visit hugheyfh.com for further information.