Jane Frances Steed, 67, of Mount Vernon, Illinois, passed away on September 5, 2022, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri.
She was born November 4, 1954, in McLeansboro, Illinois to the late Robert “Gene” and Virginia (Petry) Mitchell. Jane married Reverend Michael Allen Steed on June 2, 1974, in Thompsonville, Illinois. They were blessed with thirty-eight years of marriage before he preceded her in death on October 19, 2012.
Jane is survived by her daughter, Holly Braddock and husband, Keith of Maryville, Illinois; son, Ryan Steed and wife, Ashley of Belton, South Carolina; grandchildren, Chandler, Cade, and Cloee Braddock of Maryville, Illinois, Gabby and Addyson Steed of Belton, South Carolina; siblings, Dan Mitchell and wife, Julie, Tony Mitchell and wife, Teresa, Nancy Thomas and husband, Steve, Clara Vaughn and husband, Dean, Greg Mitchell; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and many friends.
In addition to her parents and husband, Jane was preceded in death by her brother, Steve Mitchell and brother-in-law, Denny Steed.
Jane was a member of Logan Street Baptist Church, sang in the choir, and did hand bells. She loved sudoku, hallmark movies, and puzzle books. She was an avid collector of napkins. Jane had strong Christian faith. She was a devoted wife, a loving mother, and very proud of her kids. Most of all, she loved her grandchildren and loved bragging about them.
A Visitation will be held Friday, September 9, 2022, from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Logan Street Baptist Church in Mount Vernon, Illinois. A Funeral Service will be held Saturday, September 10, 2022, at 10:00 am at Logan Street Baptist Church in Mount Vernon, Illinois. Interment will follow at Oakwood Cemetery in Mount Vernon, Illinois. Memorials may be made in Jane’s honor to Saint Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Call Hughey Funeral Home at 618-242-3348 or visit hugheyfh.com for further information.
