Joyce Elaine Frees, 63, of Mount Vernon, Illinois, passed away in both of her daughter’s arms at 3:55 A.M., October 26, 2018 at her residence in Mount Vernon, Illinois.

A funeral service will be held at 1:30 P.M. Monday, October 29, 2018 at Hughey Funeral Home in Mount Vernon, Illinois, with Reverend Mark Dye officiating.  Burial will follow at Bethel Memorial Cemetery in Mount Vernon, Illinois.

Friends of the Joyce Frees and family may call from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. Sunday, October 28, 2018 at Hughey Funeral Home in Mount Vernon, Illinois.

For those who wish, memorials may be given to the Frees Family in the care of Denise or Anna Frees in Memory of Joyce Frees 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.