Josie Jerdon, 87, of Mount Vernon, Illinois passed away at 8:25 P.M. September 4, 2017 at Mount Vernon Health Care Center in Mount Vernon, Illinois. She was born June 25, 1930 in Anna, Illinois to Eugene & Edna Stearns. She married John H. Jerdon on April 19, 1947 and he preceded her in death on June 8, 1997.

A private graveside service will be held at a later date at Alto Pass Cemetery.

Memorials: Alzheimer’s Association

Call Hughey Funeral Home at 618-242-3348 or visit hugheyfh.com for further information.