Drena A. Highley's obituary , Passed away on December 6, 2025 in Fairview Heights, Illinois

Drena A. Highley

December 4, 1941 - December 6, 2025 (84 years old)

Fairview Heights, Illinois

Drena A. Highley's obituary , Passed away on December 6, 2025 in Fairview Heights, Illinois

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Kurrus Funeral Home

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Drena A. Highley

December 4, 1941 - December 6, 2025 (84 years old)

Fairview Heights, Illinois

Drena A. Highley Obituary

The memory of Drena A. Highley of Fairview Heights, Illinois, born in East Saint Louis, Illinois, who passed away on December 6, 2025 at the age of 84, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Drena A. Highley to pay them a last tribute.

In the vast expanse of eternity, Drena shall find rest, cradled in the arms of everlasting peace. And as we bid Drena farewell, her loved ones carry with them the precious gift of her memory, a beacon of hope guiding them through the shadows of sorrow towards the light of a new dawn.

Visitation will be held on Friday, December 12th 2025 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Kurrus Funeral Home (1773 Frank Scott Pkwy W, Belleville, IL 62223). A funeral service will be held on Friday, December 12th 2025 at 1:00 PM at the same location.

She was preceded in death by her: Parents: Latnie S. and Annie M., nee Lane, Brown Father of her children: Wayne J. Highley Surviving are her: Daughters Shannon Highley of Fairview Heights, IL Jessica (Jon) Houpt of Buford, GA Grandchildren Alexander (Mariaha) Highley Logan Houpt Hunter Houpt, Memorials: In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Kurrus Funeral Home



Fri

Dec 12

Visitation

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Kurrus Funeral Home
1773 Frank Scott Pkwy W, Belleville, IL 62223

Fri

Dec 12

Funeral service

1:00 PM

Kurrus Funeral Home
1773 Frank Scott Pkwy W, Belleville, IL 62223

A livestream will be available for this event.

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