Lucille Coffel, 98, of Du Quoin, passed away at 8:17 A.M., Friday, November 5, 2021 at her residence.
Lucille had worked as a retail clerk. She had also worked at the Du Quoin Evening Call and V.F.W. She was of the Protestant faith. Lucille was a member of the V.F.W. Auxiliary and the American Legion Auxiliary. She enjoyed dancing, bingo, reading, quilting and listening to gospel music.
She was born July 17, 1923 at Vergennes, IL, the daughter of Jacob G. and Elizabeth (Arnedell) Seibert.
She married Dale Coffel in 1942 at Chicago, IL and he preceded her in death in 1988.
She is survived by one daughter-in-law - Carol Coffel of Du Quoin, four grandsons - Scott Queen, Eric Queen and wife Christina, Aaron Coffel and wife Eri and Matthew Coffel, two great grandsons - Chase and Casey, two great granddaughters - Maddie and Madison, and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one son - Galen G. Coffel, one daughter - Sandy K. Miller, one grandson - Darren Coffel, one granddaughter-in-law - Amanda Queen, three brothers and five sisters.
The family would like to thank Lucille's special caregivers - Sharon, Mary, Candy, Tina, Janet, Heather, Phoebe, and Hospice of Southern Illinois.
Graveside service will be held at a later date at the Old Du Quoin Cemetery at Du Quoin.
The Searby Funeral Home website will be updated with service times.
Burial will be in the Old Du Quoin Cemetery at Du Quoin.
Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin is in charge of arrangements.