WEST FRANKFORT – Sue Ellen Hefner, 84, of West Frankfort, Illinois, passed away Saturday April 6, 2024, at her residence at 3:50 p.m.

Sue was born April 18, 1939, in West Frankfort to Robert and Grace (Boyd) Ragan. She was a member of First Christian Church in West Frankfort. Sue loved her husband, Jerry, very much and he survives. They were married for 67 years. Sue loved all of her family especially her grandchildren. She loved flowers, gardening, crafts, and sewing. She also loved to babysit.

She was preceded in death by her son Michael Hefner, parents, and brothers Robert Ragan and Dwight Ragan.

Sue is survived by her husband Jerry Hefner, daughter Laura (John) Julian, son Jerry (Deborah) Hefner, brother David (Denise) Ragan, grandchildren Amanda (Tony) Skobel, Joshua (Jill) Hefner, Leah (Nathan) Clem, Megan (Joseph) Smith, Timothy (Katie) Hefner, Rebecca (Kyle) Fitch, and 14 great-grandchildren with one on the way.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at Union Funeral Home in West Frankfort, Illinois, with Randy Clem officiating. Visitation will be held from 12-2 p.m. prior to the service.