Carol S. Tate, 63, of Mount Vernon, Illinois passed away at 8:45 P.M. December 27, 2018 at Mount Vernon Countryside Manor. She was born April 9, 1955 in Mount Vernon to Harry and Anna (Fout) Hicks. Carol married Terry Lee Tate on August 1, 1980 in Mount Vernon. They were blessed with 25 years of marriage before he preceded her in death on November 19, 2005.

A visitation will be held Tuesday, January 1, 2019 from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at Hughey Funeral Home in Mount Vernon, Illinois. A Graveside Service will be held Wednesday, January 2, 2019 at 1:00 P.M. at Oakwood Cemetery in Mount Vernon, Illinois with Reverend Ted Anderson officiating.  Interment will follow. Memorials may be made in Carol’s honor to the American Cancer Society.

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