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Mattie Hughes Obituary
Mrs. Hughes passed away Saturday, April 19, 2008 at her home in Florence, Alabama. She was the daughter of the late Lewis and Nancy Harper. Mrs. Hughes was a member of St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church in Florence and a former member of Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church. She was a graduate of Lee County Training School, Alabama A & M College and the University of North Alabama. She retired from the Florence City School System as an advance English teacher. She held membership with Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. as well as, several other national, state and local organizations.
Her remains will lie in state at the church one hour prior to the service.
Survivors; her husband, Robert T. Hughes, Florence, AL; children Michael (Jo Anne) Hughes, Springs, TX, Yolanda Hughes, Mableton, GA and Nanci Hughes, Sandy Springs, GA; grandchildren, Michael (Christina) Hughes, Turner Hughes and Elizabeth Hughes; a brother, Curtis Harper, Chapel Hill, NC; sisters, Barbara Ann (Vernon) Murray, Ocala, FL and Patricia (George) Echols, Auburn, AL; a sister-in-law, Maggie Harper, Madison, MS; a brother-in-law, Fred Hughes, Pleasant Ridge, AL; many nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
In lieu of flowers and green plants, donations can be made to the Children Advocacy Center of Florence, Alabama or your favorite church or charity in the name of Mattie Lou Hughes.
Thompson and Son Funeral Homes, directing
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Memories and Condolences
for Mattie Hughes
Karen Croom
April 28, 2008
Robert T, Michael, Yodi and Nan,
So sorry to hear of your loss. I will remember her fondly. May God bless each of you.
Jonathan Croom
April 28, 2008
I am very sorry to hear of your loss. God bless you all.
Jonathan Croom
Larry & Ingrid Anderson
April 25, 2008
Give ear to my words, O Lord, consider my meditation...Please know that we are praying for your increased faith and strength in the Lord. A Teacher's Touch is not bound by Time...
Edward & Jean Hill Fields
April 24, 2008
To The Harper/Hughes Family:
Memories - May they fill your mind, warm your heart and lift your spirit in this time of bereavement.
(Cousin and former student of Mattie's at Lee County Training School, Auburn, AL)
LaFayette & Virginia Hill
April 24, 2008
May it help to know that we are deeply thinking of you with sympathy and prayer.
Patricia Dillard
April 24, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you and may comfort come in time. God be with you.
Anita Cobb
April 23, 2008
May the peace of God that passeth all understandiong , keep your heart and soul during this time of bereavement. Your wife/mother was indeed a wonderful person who will be greatly missed. Deepest sympathy
ANITA (SMITH) AND CARL COBB-ADAMS, TN
Lil Manning
April 23, 2008
Our sincere condolences for the loss of your mother and wife. Keep the Lord first and he will see you through this tough time. God Bless you all. The Manning Family
Nell Bedford
April 23, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time .
Ada Pool Joseph
April 23, 2008
To the Hughes family,sorry to here about your lost,she was my teacher,when I went to Burrell.school.She was angel to me. GOD-BLESS
Bill and Ida Woods
April 23, 2008
In My Pocket
I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.
My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.
They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.
Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.
But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.
Frederick Austin
April 23, 2008
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Troy Massey
April 23, 2008
Bob: May God grant you the peace and serenity that only he can give. Our prayers are with you and your family at this time. Troy & Sue Massey, Montgomery, Alabama
Rod and Traci (Clay) Reynolds
April 23, 2008
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.
Alfrieda Brummitt
April 23, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Hosea & Mary Echols
April 23, 2008
May you find comfort in knowing others care. May God Bless you all
Minister Justin Vickerstaff
April 23, 2008
My sincere condolences go out to the family she was truly an inspiration and servant of God she will be deeply missed.
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