Leah R. Willingham, 47, of Mount Vernon, Illinois, passed away at 10:52 am on October 8, 2021, at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mount Vernon, Illinois.
She was born December 4, 1973, in Mount Vernon, Illinois to the late Kathleen Marie Hammons. Leah married Lee Willingham on April 19, 2012. In addition to her beloved husband of nine years, Leah is survived by her son, Jacob Bailey and girlfriend, Tiffanie Stewart of Mount Vernon, Illinois; daughter, Sydney Bailey of Mount Vernon, Illinois; stepchildren, Kali, Ben, and Willie; grandchildren, Smitlee and Rowdy Willingham; brother, David Hutchison and wife, Amy of Opdyke, Illinois; and several nieces and nephews.
A Visitation will be held Tuesday, October 12, 2021, from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Hughey Funeral Home in Mount Vernon, Illinois. Memorials may be made in Leah’s honor to the charity of the donor’s choice. Call Hughey Funeral Home at 618-242-3348 or visit hugheyfh.com for further information.
