Sandra Banes, 76, of Mount Vernon, Illinois, passed away at 10:20 pm October 29, 2020 at her residence surrounded by her family. She was born October 1, 1944 in Ina, Illinois to the late James and Juanita (Johnson) Browning. Sandra married Leslie “Les” Banes on August 1, 1961 in Mount Vernon. They were blessed with 59 years of marriage.

Per her wishes, Sandra will be cremated and a memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made in Sandra’s honor to her great-granddaughter, Madalynn Banes’ Medical Expenses, in care of Randy Banes, Sr. Madalynn is on a waiting list for a multi-organ transplant.

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