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Mary Gibson Hughes Cole Hines Obituary
In 1954, Mary Helen married her first husband, Fred Spencer Hughes Sr., who adopted her daughter, Helen Marie. Together, they had four additional children. Later, in 1966, she married Clarence Lee Cole Sr., who adopted her son Lee Cole. Mary Helen and Clarence also welcomed two more children into their family.
Mary Helen was a woman of warmth and generosity who never met a stranger. She was always quick to lend a helping hand and brought kindness to every interaction. Her presence will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Fred Spencer Hughes Sr.; her daughter, Helen Marie Hughes Crumpton; and her son, Audie Ray Hughes. She is survived by her son-in-law Malley Joe Crumpton Sr.; her children Fred Spencer Hughes Jr., Terry Lynn Hughes, Cylinda Sue Hughes, Clarence Lee Cole Jr., Mildred H.D. Cole, and Dora Louise Cole; as well as 18 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.
Mary Helen's legacy of love and compassion lives on through her family and the countless lives she touched. May her memory bring comfort to those who mourn her passing.
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Denise Jackson
December 14, 2024
Your heart soon will be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Dora Cole
December 13, 2024
She was my wonderful Mom who I love more than anything!! Her smile n laughs were the best n she knew how to make us feel better and smile!! I'll always remember her beautiful singing voice and how she taught me a lot!!! Well, when I had my first daughter,her granddaughter n we went shopping andy mom taught me how to make and decorate a cake!!! My mom was always there for us no matter what and she told me that no matter where she was, she would always be in my heart!!! My mom was always right, and I learned so much from my mom!!! When I had my girls and I had my second daughter, my water broke, but I didn't know that until I told her what was going on and she told me!!! My mom always made me laugh and smile when I was down n sick!!!! Momma, I will never forget anything that you taught us!!! You were and still are my inspiration and always will be!!! I love you so much momma!!!! R.I.P. and I know Big brother is around to talk to,!!! Tell our family hello and I'll see you when my time is done!!! Love you mom
Thank you for everything
Love, Dora your youngest daughter
Benjamin Floyd
December 13, 2024
She was the Grandmother i wish I knew a lot more. She was great at helping family when they needed to have a place to go. I will always love you Granny Hughes...forever in my heart
Lee cole
December 13, 2024
Mom and I have always taken care of each other. She always called me her right arm, and now I'm not sure what to do with myself. I love you
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Cylinda Hughes
December 13, 2024
My Mother was always there when I really needed a shoulder to cry on and talk to. She was my friend and my Mom. I Loved very much.
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