Carmelita Storey, 90, of Sesser, IL passed away at 4:40 a.m., on Monday, March 8, 2021, at the Flora Health Care and Rehabilitation, Flora, IL.
She was born on November 25, 1930, to John and Jewell (Dial) Hatchett in Thompsonville, IL. Carmelita worked for the State of Illinois for many years at the Murray Center. She married Lindell Storey and he preceded her in death on February 18, 1982.
Carmelita was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She enjoyed listening to country music and square dancing.
Carmelita is survived by her loving sons, Brian (Sally) Storey of Benton and Douglas (Debra) Storey of Sesser; two grandsons, Quincy Seddon of Benton and Jacob Storey of Sesser and a granddaughter, Brittany (David) Storey Eubanks of West Frankfort and a three great-granddaughters, Mackenzie Seddon, Reagan Seddon and Hadleigh Seddon.
She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Jewell Hatchett, her husband, Lindell Storey, three brothers, George Hatchett, Julius Hatchett and Stanley Hatchett and her sister, Camilla Byers.
Services have been entrusted to Pate Funeral Home, 301 S. Main St., Benton, IL.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, March 10, 2021, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Pate Funeral Home, Benton, IL.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, March 11, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. at the Pate Funeral Home, Benton, IL, with the Reverend Sammy Simmons, officiating.
Following the service, burial will take place in the Winemiller Cemetery in Whittington, IL.
Online condolences can be given at www.patefh.com.
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