Mabel P. McLaughlin, 87, of Mt. Vernon, Illinois passed away at 9:30 P.M. on Sunday, March 7, 2010 at Nature Trail Health Care Center in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. She was born on October 24, 1922 in Carmi, Illinois the daughter of the late Rufus Blagg and Lena Easton. She married Harold E. McLaughlin on October 16, 1948 in Hederson, Kentucky and he preceded her in death on February 6, 1989. Surviving family members include her Daughter: Carolyn K. Clark and husband Kenneth of Mt. Vernon, Illinois; Son: Harry E. McLaughlin and wife Kathy of Dyersburg, Tennessee; 5 Grandchildren: Matthew Degenhart and fiancee Whitney, Brian McLaughlin, Kristy McLaughlin, Phillip Clark and Dana Clark; Brother: Charles Blagg and wife Betty of Louisville, Georgia; Sister: Lucille Blagg of Mt. Vernon, Illinois; 2 Sisters-in-law: Delores Blagg of Mt. Vernon, Illinois and Betty Ann Heath of Phoenix, Arizona; Several Nieces and Nephews also survive. Her parents, husband, 2 brothers: Bud and Joe Blagg and sister: Dora Blagg preceded her in death. Mabel worked at Mt. Vernon Garment Factory and Wayne City Garment Factory until she retired GRAVESIDE SERVICES: will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at East Salem Cemetery in Jefferson County, Illinois. Reverend Les Sinks will officiate. INTERMENT: East Salem Cemetery in Jefferson County, Illinois. VISITATION: will be held from 5 to 8:00 P.M. on Tuesday, March 9, 2010 at Hughey Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. For those who wish, memorials may be given to the American Cancer Society and will be accepted at the funeral home, cemetery or may be mailed to Hughey Funeral Home, P.O. Box 721, Mt. Vernon, Illinois 62864