Anita Mae Christensen, 76, of Mount Vernon, Illinois passed away at 12:26 A.M. February 21, 2017 at Mount Vernon Countryside Manor in Mount Vernon, Illinois. She was born September 13, 1940 in Union County, Illinois to parents, Charles Jackson and Flossie Faith (Pendergrass) Spurlock.  She married Gary Kurt Christensen on October 29, 1960 in Jonesboro, Illinois. They were blessed with nearly 22 years of marriage before he preceded her in death on July 3, 1982. A Graveside Service will be held Friday, February 24, 2017 at 11:00 A.M. at Casper Cemetery in Anna, Illinois with Pastor Mike Gerke officiating.  Interment will follow. A Visitation will be held Thursday, February 23, 2017 from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at Hughey Funeral Home in Mount Vernon, Illinois.  For those who wish, memorials may be given to Casper Cemetery in Anna, Illinois and will be accepted at the funeral home or mailed to Hughey Funeral Home, P.O. Box 721, Mount Vernon, Illinois 62864. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Hughey Funeral Home where you may call (618) 242-3348 or visit www.hugheyfh.com for further information and to send condolences.