Deborah Lynn Rudd, 67, of Mount Vernon, Illinois, passed away at 3:24 pm February 13, 2021 at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mount Vernon, Illinois. She was born August 11, 1953 in Shawneetown, Illinois to the late Carol and Sarah Ann (Roberson) Rudd.

Deborah is survived by her life long partner, Mac Wilson Jr., daughters, Carolyn  Rudd-Black and husband, Marc Black of Mount Vernon, Illinois, Misty Rudd of Mount Vernon, Illinois; grandchildren, La’Tasia Black of Alabama, La’Taris Black of Mount Vernon, JaAndrea Rudd of Mount Vernon, and Javon Rudd of Mount Vernon; five great-grandchildren; and host of nephews, nieces, cousins, and friends.

In addition to her parents, Deborah was preceded in death by her son, Marcus Rudd he was twenty along as several brothers and sisters and she was the last living child of nine children.Ms. Rudd worked as a private home care aid and attended Lively Stone Apostolic Church in Mount Vernon.

A Visitation will be held Saturday, February 27, 2021 from 10:00 am to 11:00 pm at Newell Funeral Home in Mount Vernon, Illinois. A Funeral Service will begin at 11:00 am with Pastor Allen E Rudd Sr. officiating. Interment will follow at Mount Vernon Memorial Gardens in Woodlawn, Illinois. Please remember to observe social distancing at this time. Following the CDC and NFDA regulations, we encourage everyone to wear a mask. They will be made available, upon request. Call Newell Funeral Home at 618-246-0100 or visit newellfuneralhome.com for further information.