Leann Hughes

Leann Hughes obituary

Leann Hughes

Leann Hughes Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by James & Gahr Mortuary - St. James on Dec. 23, 2025.
Leann was born April 30, 1970. She passed away peacefully in her sister's home surrounded by her family on December 22, 2025. She was proceeded in death by her father Audrey Hughes. She is survived by her mother Ella Hughes, sister Melissa Wynn, niece Darian Gowdy, and nephew Dawson Wynn along with many family members and friends that will dearly miss her.

If you ever met Leann, you knew she had a smile that would light up the room. Leann loved to be playful, telling everyone you behave and you can't get me. And a cleverly placed Hell No that made everyone laugh. She loved visiting with people over a cup of coffee, long drives, animals, and stuffed toys. Leann never went anywhere without her best friend a stuffed raccoon named Noah a.k.a. Wawa.

Leann was loved by everyone she met. She will be missed.

Memorial donations for Leann can be made to the Phelps County Animal Rescue, St. James, Missouri. Envelopes are available at all James & Gahr locations.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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Erica Schultz

January 31, 2026

My deepest condolences to Leann's family. Leann could make you laugh even on your worst days. Her nose flips and you behave will forever be a memory.

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