Carol Hughes Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Carol Hughes, age 71, of Cincinnati, Ohio, who departed this life on Tuesday, July 29, 2025. Carol was born on May 9, 1954, in Cincinnati to James and Una Pierce.
She was preceded in death by her beloved father, James Pierce, Sr., her mother, Una Pierce, her sister, Barbara Wittenkind, her brother's, Butch Hawkins and Bill Hawkins; and her grandchild, Corey Hughes.
Carol leaves behind cherished memories with her son, Sean Hughes; her sister, Sharon Bowman; her brother, James Pierce, Jr.; her sister, Patty Sexton; and her grandchildren, Jax Hughes and Brittany Hughes. She is also survived by many other family members and a wide circle of friends who will remember her fondly.
In this time of sorrow, we invite all who knew and loved Carol to share their memories or leave a special message for her family in the guestbook below.
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