Ann Lee Speidel, 70, of Mount Vernon, Illinois passed away on February 23, 2023. Ann was born August 17, 1952, in Portsmouth, Virginia, the daughter of Charles H. Barden, Jr. and Edan M. Barden.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Jeffrey Wayne Speidel.

 Ann is survived by daughters, Abby Speidel Costner and Husband Robert of Tennessee, Annette Woodward of Mount Vernon, Kathy Richardson of Florida, Shayla Rector of Mount Vernon, Monica Morton of Mount Vernon; son, Anthony Shepherd and wife Dory Martinez Shepherd of Schaumburg, Illinois; sister-in-law Cathy Speidel Connolly and husband Mike from Florida; grandchildren, Thomas Edward Spanbauer and wife Kaitlyn, Abel Morton, Zoey Jane Speidel, Chloe Grace Speidel- Costner, Samantha Woodward Parks, Shanna Hall and husband Trey, Jimmy Headrick, Zacerie Richardson, Shianne Richardson, Sierra Richardson, Mia Rector and Mya Rector; great grandchild, Adelyn Spanbauer; and several nieces and nephews.

Ann was a wonderful, giving person and will be missed by all who knew her.

A Visitation will be held Sunday, March 12, 2023 from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm at Hughey Funeral Home in Mount Vernon, Illinois. A Funeral Service will begin at 2:00 pm with Reverend John Ashby officiating. Interment will follow at Panther Fork Cemetery in Texico, Illinois.

Call Hughey Funeral Home at 618-242-3348 or visit hugheyfh.com for further information.