Shawn Richard Mays

Shawn Richard Mays obituary, Irvington, IL

Shawn Richard Mays

Shawn Mays Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Hughey Funeral Home on Feb. 5, 2026.
Shawn Richard Xavier Mays, 1 Month and 11 Days, of Irvington, Illinois, passed away on Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon in Saint Louis, Missouri. He was born December 24, 2025 at SSM Health Saint Mary's Hospital in Saint Louis, Missouri to Xavier Mays and Harleigh R.C. Davison.

In addition to his parents, Shawn is survived by his grandparents, Shawn Mays and fiancée, Jody Blackwell, Estella Bean and husband, Bryant, Carrie Boyd, Richard Davison, and Darren England; great-grandparents, Kimmie Hill and husband, Bill, Barbara Sanders and husband, Thomas, Judith Morgan, and Richard Boyd; and several aunts and uncles.

Shawn was preceded in death by his great-grandparents, Dennis Mays, Tom Morgan, Richard Davison, Sr., and Susan Boyd; and aunt, Hope Davison.

Even though Shawn's soul wasn't on this earth for long, he touched many lives. He made everyone smile. Shawn rests in the arms of Jesus until he is reunited with his parents.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Call Hughey Funeral Home at 618-242-3348 or visit hugheyfh.com for further information.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Hughey Funeral Home

1314 Main Street P.O. Box 721, Mount Vernon, IL 62864

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