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Shirley Christine Hughes
September 10, 2025
Shirley C. Hughes, age 66, of Clarksville, TN, passed away on Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at her residence. She was born on December 21,1958 in Fayetteville, NC to the late Amalie Stagmann and Dewey Conrad. Survivors include her children: Chris VanDyke, Emily VanDyke, Carissa Mills and 11 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Siblings include: Leon Conrad, Doris Valine, and Richard Canby.
Funeral Service will be held 12:00 Noon Monday September 15, 2025 at Gateway Funeral Home and Cremation Services with burial to follow in Resthaven Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at Gateway Funeral Home and Cremation Services 1875 Hwy 48 Clarksville, TN 37040
Shirley was loved by everyone she knew and she will truly be missed.
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