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Priscilla Hughes Obituary
Priscilla graduated from Middletown High School in 1958 where, among other achievements, she is credited for creating the school's Knight mascot. She then attended the University of Maryland. After graduation she became a second grade school teacher in Frederick County Public School System. This distinction and honor changed when she married Forden Hughes in 1963 and he was deployed to West Germany. Priscilla soon followed and taught Military dependent school children on Post at the US Army School in Goeppingen, West Germany.
After returning to Maryland Priscilla and Forden moved to the Rounding Out Farm off of Valley View Road, perhaps best known for the geese that would fiercely greet each visitor upon arrival. Priscilla continued to teach until she and Forden became the parents of two sons, Huntington and Iaan Hughes. The family moved one last time back into Middletown where Priscilla and Forden remained until her death.
So many wonderful memories were created. If you are of a certain age then perhaps you can swim due to her Water Babies class. Pris also had an abiding love for animals of all kinds, from the lovely Cardinals that would visit her window feeder; to the German born hound named Duchess; the horses she loved to ride; to six hand-fed piglets she nursed to health.
Priscilla was preceded in death by her brothers Darrell, Richard, Grove, and Hank House; her sisters Anna and Mary "Kate" Katherine Willard, Phyllis House Grove Enfinger, and Margaret "Peggy" House Alexander.
Priscilla is survived by beloved husband, Forden; son Huntington Hughes; son Iaan Hughes (Leana); grandchildren Caleb Hughes, Eladio Hughes and Francisca Hughes; brother Dwayne House; and many nieces and nephews.
A Gravesite Service is planned for Saturday, July 31, 2021 in the Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery, Middletown, MD at 11:00 am EDT.
In lieu of flowers any memorial offerings in Priscilla's name may be made to:
Valley Baptist Church
P.O. Box 58
Jefferson, MD 21755
Or to-
Zion Lutheran
Middletown, MD 21769
107 West Main St
Donald B. Thompson Funeral Home, Middletown is in charge of arrangements.
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Sharleen Hightman Staley
July 17, 2021
As a younger cousin, I looked up and admired Priscilla. My first memory is watching her swing on the grape arbor like they were monkey bars at the house on Jefferson St.! Fond memories.
Paul Pitts
July 17, 2021
Anyone how met or knew her..loved her. She will be missed!
Joyce Baker (Frankie's wife)
July 15, 2021
Hunt,
You are in my prayers and I know God will be there for you. Much love and sympathy to you and your family.
Clare F. Archer
July 14, 2021
"Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on." "Yes," says the Spirit, "they will rest from their labor, for their deeds will follow them." Rev. 14:13.
Thanks for all you taught me about genuine Christian faith.
Kim Hutts
July 14, 2021
In loving memory of a wonderful person. I will love you and miss you always. I will never forget all the good times we had together. Watching the birds, movies, listening to music on Sundays. You was just a wonder person in my life. RIP
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