Tena Marie Rednour, 65, of Mount Vernon, Illinois, passed away at her residence at 4:15 am March 22, 2022.

She was born March 8, 1957 in Mount Vernon to the late Joseph Howard Peyton and Hazel Aline Taylor. Tena is survived by her sons, Greg Rednour and Michael Rednour, both of Mount Vernon; grandchildren, Hallie Rednour, Finley Rednour, and Gabriel Rednour; brothers, Jerry Don Peyton and wife, Anita of Enfield, Illinois, Teddie Joe Peyton and wife, Tricia of Springfield, Illinois, Mauri Peyton and wife, Georgia of Texas, Chuck Peyton of California, and Otto Peyton and wife, Nicole of Springfield; and sister, Ronda Brookman of Bluford, Illinois.  In addition to her parents, Tena was preceded in death by her sister, Teresa Peyton.Tena owned and operated The Hitching Post in Mount Vernon and later worked as a correctional officer for the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department. She also worked on a Tennessee Valley Tug Boat as a cook. Tena was  a member of the Mount Vernon Elks. She will be missed by all who knew her.

A Visitation will be held Monday, March 28, 2022 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Hughey Funeral Home in Mount Vernon. A Funeral Service will be held Tuesday, March 29, 2022 at 1:00 pm at the Archie Sanders Memorial Chapel at Thomason Cemetery in Wayne City, Illinois with Mr. Jarod Peyton officiating. Interment will follow. Memorials may be made in Tena’s honor to her family in care of her son, Michael Rednour. Call Hughey Funeral Home at 618-242-3348 or visit hugheyfh.com for further information.