Katherine Meeker Hughs

Katherine Meeker Hughs
of Vestal, N.Y.
Katherine Meeker Hughs passed peacefully away on October 14, 2008. Katherine was born on October 12, 1918, to Robert and Pearl Meeker in the same home she simply lived for all of her 90 years. She was predeceased by her husband of 46 years, Kenneth in 1987; and is survived by her son, Eric and his wife, Mary Beth; and two granddaughters, Erika and Courtney Hughs; and a sister-in-law, Helen Hughs. Katherine is also survived by several loving cousins, grandnieces and nephews. Katherine was an active member in the Southern Tier Geology Club and also loved knitting, gardening and the outdoors all of her life. She was a wonderful cook and celebrated many special holidays together with her family. Her devotion to her faith and the Vestal United Methodist Church was an inspiration to many who knew her. She will be missed.
Funeral and Interment Services will be held Friday, 4 p.m. from Vestal United Methodist Church, 328 Main Street, Vestal, with the Reverend Mary Ricketts officiating. The family will receive friends at church from 3 p.m. until service time at 4 p.m. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy in her memory may be made to Vestal United Methodist Church, 328 Main Street, Vestal, N.Y. 13850.