She died results of a car accident on Log Cabin Rod and Goshen Rd JCI Millie Francis Skelton, 84, of Mt. Vernon, Illinois passed away at 2:24 P.M. on Saturday, November 7, 2009 at St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. She was born on Tuesday, June 16, 1925 in Dale, Illinois the daughter of the late Claude Francis and Betty Irene (Biggerstaff) Campbell. She married Enoch C. "Red" Skelton on December 12, 1941 in St. Louis, Missouri and he preceded her in death on June 7, 2006. Surviving family members include her Special Friend: Lawrence Bragg of Belle Rive, Illinois; Son: Dennis J. Skelton and wife Beverly of Scheller, Illinois; Grandson: Chase Skelton of Scheller, Illinois; Granddaughter: Brittani Skelton of Nason, Illinois; 2 Step Grandchildren: Jeremy Gossett and wife Jennifer of Mt. Vernon, Illinois and Josh Gossett of Sesser, Illinois; 4 Step Grandchildren: Kelsey, Cody, Grady and Chasity. Her parents and her husband preceded her in death. Millie was a nurse and a member of the Ladies Auxiliary to Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #1376 and the Ladies Auxiliary to Mt. Vernon American Legion Post #141. GRAVESIDE MEMORIAL SERVICE: will be held at a later date at New Hickory Hill Cemetery in Broughton, Illinois. Reverend Jesse Allen will officiate. INURNMENT: New Hickory Hill Cemetery in Broughton, Illinois. In honor of her wishes, there will be no visitation or funeral service held. For those who wish, memorials may be given to the Park Avenue Baptist Church Food Pantry or to the Donor's Choice and will be accepted at the funeral home or may be mailed to Hughey Funeral Home, P.O. Box 721, Mt. Vernon, Illinois 62864.