Doris D. Hefley, 83, of Mt. Vernon, died 9 p.m. March 4, 2006, at Mt. Vernon Healthcare in Mt. Vernon.

She was born Oct. 22, 1922, in Jefferson County to Albert and Gertrude (Forth) Johnson.

On Dec. 19, 1945, she married Ray Hefley in Mt. Vernon. He preceded her in death on March 1, 1965.

She was a bookkeeper for Liberty Mutual Insurance Co.

In honor of her wishes, there will be no public service.

Survivors include daughter Kathy Smith and husband Richard "Dicky" of Mt. Vernon; granddaughter Susan Rodgers of Carbondale; great-granddaughter Molly Rodgers of Carbondale; several nieces and nephews; and special caregivers and friends at Mt. Vernon Healthcare Center.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; daughter Jane Ann Hefley; and sister Marcel Keen.

Doris was a very gentle person who loved to sing. She was a member of the Methodist faith.

For those who wish, memorials may be given to the Mt. Vernon Healthcare Residents Fund and will be accepted at the funeral home or may be mailed to Hughey Funeral Home, P.O. Box 721, Mt. Vernon, IL 62864. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Hughey Funeral Home, where you may call 242-3348 or visit www.hugheyfuneralhome1969.com for further information.

Source: Register-News
Date: March 8, 2006
Submitted by: Robert W. Loman