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2021 07/05 – Brenda Grace Dorris

By WJBD Staff Jul 5, 2020 | 4:24 PM

Brenda Grace Dorris, 71, of Mount Vernon, Illinois, passed away at 7:36 am June 30, 2021 at her residence. Brenda worked as the housekeeping supervisor for White Oaks Rehabilitation Center and Countryside Manor, both in Mount Vernon. She enjoyed shopping, hiking, and being outdoors. Most of all, Brenda loved spending time with her family. She was a loving mother and grandmother. Brenda will be greatly missed by all who knew and adored her.

A Visitation will be held Monday, July 5, 2021 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at Hughey Funeral Home in Mount Vernon. A Funeral Service will begin at 1:00 pm with Mr. Marty Mills officiating. Interment will follow at South Hickory Hill Cemetery in Mount Vernon. Memorials may be made in Brenda’s honor to SSM Health at Home Hospice. Call Hughey Funeral Home at 618-242-3348 or visit hugheyfh.com for further information.

Brenda is survived by her children, John Dorris and wife, Patty of Ottawa, Illinois, Angie Daniels and husband, Rick of Bluford, Illinois, and Shawn Dorris and wife, Donna of Mount Vernon; grandchildren, Ashley Dorris, Taylor Dorris, Kaleb Dorris, Shanna Wright and husband, Adriel, Alicia Dorris and fiance, Bobby Mills, Jordon Dorris, and Dalton Dorris; and seven great-grandchildren.

She was born January 24, 1950 in Augusta, Georgia to the late William and Wanda (Askew) Hayes. In addition to her parents, Brenda was preceded in death by her grandson, Brandan Daniels; and brother, William Hayes.