Alyce Ann Edwards, 84, of Mount Vernon, Illinois, passed away at 5:00 A.M., Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at Mt. Vernon Countryside Manor in Mount Vernon, Illinois. A GRAVESIDE SERVICE will be held at 1:00 P.M. Saturday, January 21, 2017 at Rose Lawn Memorial Garden in Bethalto, Illinois, with Pastor Rachel Helgeson officiating and interment to follow. Friends of the Alyce Ann Edwards Family may call from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. Friday, January 20, 2017 at Hughey Funeral Home in Mount Vernon, Illinois. For those who wish, memorials may be given to Alzheimer’s Association in Memory of Alyce Ann Edwards and will be accepted at the funeral home or may be mailed to Hughey Funeral Home, P.O. Box 721, Mt. Vernon, Illinois 62864. Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Hughey Funeral Home where you may call (618) 242-3348 or visit www.hugheyfh.com for further information or to send online condolences.