Norma E. Knox, 99, of Mount Vernon, Illinois, passed away on March 22, 2020 at Mt. Vernon Countryside Manor in Mount Vernon, Illinois. She was born March 20, 1921 in Mount Vernon, Illinois to the late Neil and Alice (Edwards) Moreland. Norma married Gale Knox on February 27, 1938 in Morganfield, Kentucky. They were blessed with sixty-two years of marriage before he preceded her in death on October 4, 2000.

A private graveside service will be held. A public memorial service will be held at a later date and those wishing to send flowers are encouraged to wait until then. Memorials may be made in Norma’s honor to West Salem Trinity United Methodist Church.

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