Karen Diane Eagan, 68, of Mount Vernon, Illinois, passed away at 11:07 am on April 9, 2022, at her residence in Mount Vernon.
She was born November 18, 1953, in Mount Vernon, Illinois to the late Raymond Gale and Helen (Tennyson) Boone. Karen married Woodrow “Woody” Eagan Jr. in Jefferson County. They were blessed with several years of marriage before he preceded her in death on November 7, 2013.
Karen is survived by her son, Fred Mooney and wife, Melissa of Belle Rive, Illinois; grandchildren, Darien Leber and fiancée, Eryn Colyer and son, Casen, Hailey Mooney, and Karissa Mooney; expecting first great-granddaughter in April; brothers, Mike Boone, Jim Boone, and Les Boone all of Mount Vernon Illinois; and several nieces and nephews.
Karen was a member of Lebanon Baptist Church. She enjoyed having coffee with her friends and never met a stranger. Karen volunteered at local food pantries. She was a great caretaker to her husband. Above all, Karen loved her family and will be greatly missed. Karen volunteered for One Hope United as a Senior CORP Foster Grandparent, where she tutored students in the Selmaville School District.
A Visitation will be held Friday, April 15, 2022, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Hughey Funeral Home in Mount Vernon, Illinois. A Memorial Service will begin at 7:00 pm. Memorials may be made in Karen’s honor to the family for funeral expenses. Call Hughey Funeral Home at 618-242-3348 or visit hugheyfh.com for further information.
