Eunice Weems, 92, of Mount Vernon, Illinois, passed away August 11, 2025, at her residence.
She was born April 13, 1933, in Jefferson County, Illinois, to the late James Ellis Brenton and Merle (Lowell). Eunice married J.C. Weems on July 17, 1951. in Jefferson County, and he preceded her in death on August 20, 2019.
Eunice is survived by her children, Terry Lee Young of Irvington, Illinois, Steve Weems of Mt. Vernon, Illinois, and Dale Weems of Mount Vernon, Illinois; four grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; sister, Hazel Meinhart of Effingham, Illinois, and brother, Jim Brenton of Centralia, Illinois.
In addition to her parents, Eunice was preceded in death by her husband, grandson, and her siblings.
For many years, Eunice worked for General Electric in Mattoon, Illinois, before working alongside her husband, J.C. at Weems Towing. Eunice was a past member of Eastern Star and, above all else, was a loving mother and grandmother.
A Visitation will be held on August 15, 2025, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Hughey Funeral Home in Mount Vernon, Illinois. A Funeral Service will be held Saturday, August 16, 2025, at 10:00 am at Mount Vernon Memorial Gardens Chapel in Woodlawn, Illinois, with Jason Newell officiating. Interment will follow. Memorials may be made in Eunice’s honor to the Donor’s Choice.
Call Hughey Funeral Home at 618-242-3348 or visit hugheyfh.com for further information.
