Mary Smith

Mary Smith obituary, Mount Vernon, IL

Mary Smith

Mary Smith Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Hughey Funeral Home on Jul. 8, 2025.

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Mary Louise Smith, 72, of Mount Vernon, Illinois, passed away at 6:55 pm July 3, 2025 at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mount Vernon. She was born August 30, 1952 in Mount Vernon, Illinois to the late John L. and Mildred B. Furby.
Mary is survived by her daughter, Nena Johnson and husband, Chris of Mount Vernon, Illinois; grandson, Walker Rightnowar of Bluford, Illinois; sister, Peggy Howard and husband Gene; brothers, John Furby and wife, Ellen of Huntsville, Alabama and Jerry Furby and wife, Marcia of Clarksville, Tennessee; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by her infant son, Dallas Burney and husband, David Smith.
A Graveside Service will be held Friday, July 11, 2025 at 10:00 am at Mount Vernon Memorial Gardens in Woodlawn, Illinois with Mr. J. Howard Kraps officiating. Interment will follow.
Call Hughey Funeral Home at 618-242-3348 or visit hugheyfh.com for further information.
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