BLUFORD, Ill. — Carol Sue Vannatta, 79, of Bluford, Illinois, passed away at 11:05 am on August 3, 2023 at her home.

She was born August 31, 1943 in Mount Vernon, Illinois to the late Neal Harlow and Wilda (Duncan) Green. Carol married Lonnie Vannatta on June 15, 1962. They were blessed with nearly 46 years of marriage before he preceded her in death on January 6, 2008.  Carol is survived by her daughters, Lonna Hodge and husband, Greg of Mount Vernon and Lisa Wilm and husband, David of McHenry, Illinois; grandchildren, Michael Hodge of McHenry, Christina Hodge of Edwardsville, Illinois, Caroline Wilm of Marshfield, Wisconsin, Abigail Wilm of Chicago, Illinois, and Zachary Wilm of McHenry; and nieces and nephews, Sammie Lewis, Denise Brady, and Danny Lewis.

In addition to her parents, Carol was preceded in death by her stepfather, Ross Green; parents-in-law, George and Leona Vannatta; sister, June Lewis; and niece, Cheryl Howard. Carol was a teacher for 31 years at Bluford Grade School. She was a faithful member of Summesville Missionary Baptist Church, where she volunteered as a Sunday school teacher and VBS worker. Carol read Isaiah 53:5-6 almost daily as a reminder of what a gloriously, loving thing our Saviour did when he died on the cross.

“But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed. We all, like sheep, have gone astray, each of us had turned to our own way; and the Lord has laid on him the iniquity of us all.” – Isaiah 53:5-6″I have loved you with an everlasting love.” – Jeremiah 31:3

A Visitation will be held Friday, August 11, 2023 from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm at Summersville Missionary Baptist Church in Mount Vernon. A Funeral Service will begin at 1:00 pm with Reverend Don Verhines officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Carol’s honor to Summersville Missionary Baptist Church. Call Hughey Funeral Home at 618-242-3348 or visit hugheyfh.com for further information.