LOGAN – Karen Sue “Sudie” Jennings, 78, of Logan passed away at 3:10 p.m. on Thursday afternoon, April 11, 2024, at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon.
Karen was born in Benton, IL on June 2, 1945, the daughter of Bernis & Fern (Sullivan) Kirk.
She retired from Franklin Hospital after 33 years as a Nurse’s Aide and worked in Home Health Care for several years. She enjoyed gardening & sewing.
She is survived by her:
2 Sons:
Kevin McClerren & wife Gayla of Benton
Mike McClerren & wife Tina of Logan
4 Grandchildren:
Dylan McClerren & fiancée Laura Talandis
Shelby McClerren
Tyler McClerren & wife Mallory
Nathan McClerren
1 Brother: Kern Kirk of Logan
Special Friend: Gary Summers of Benton
Karen was preceded in death by her parents, 2 brothers Doyle & Keith, and 2 sisters Marie Thomas & Sherry Piazza.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, April 14, at the Morton & Johnston Funeral Home in Benton with Pastor Mike Mayberry officiating. Burial will be in the Logan Cemetery in Logan. Visitation will be from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Sunday at the funeral home.
For more information or to send online condolences, please visit www.mortonjohnstonfuneralhome.com.
