Alma Hefner

Alma Hefner obituary, Christopher, IL

Alma Hefner

Alma Hefner Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Brayfield-Gilbert Funeral Home - Sesser on May 15, 2024.

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Alma Louise (Mandrell) Hefner, 66, of Sesser, passed away on Tuesday May 14, 2024 at her home. She was born on August 8, 1957 in Sterling, IL to James and Lida L. (Shaw) Mandrell. She married William Hefner and he preceded her in death. She is survived by her mother Lida Mandrell of Sesser; one sister Angel Todd of Sesser; two brothers James Mandrell of Mt Vernon and Steven Mandrell of Mt Vernon and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, husband and one sister Jo Ellen Mandrell. Alma's wishes were to be cremated.
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