Hughes, Loretta

October 17, 1944 - November 14, 2022

Ms. Loretta Hughes was born October 17, 1944 to the late James and Mary Francis Hughes in New York, NY. She passed away at Forsyth Medical Center on November 14, 2022. Loretta was a graduate of Paisley High School and received her Bachelor in Fine Arts degree from Pratt Institute, New York City. Her career included employment with Simplicity Pattern Company in New York, NY, Sears, in the Chicago, IL Executive Office, and Hanes Brands, Winston-Salem, NC. She was a member of Winston-Salem First Church. In the community, she had an encouraging presence and volunteered with Newborns in Need, Inc., and Susan G. Komen. Those left to cherish her memory include: her sister, Catherine (Grippon) Boags, of Charleston, SC; her brothers, Walter Hughes and Louis Hughes, both of New York, NY; three nieces; three nephews; several great nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends.

Funeral service will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, November 21, 2022 in the chapel of Clark S. Brown & Sons Funeral Home. The family will greet friends 30 minutes prior to the service. Interment in Evergreen Cemetery. There will be no public viewing of Ms. Hughes. Donations may be made in memory of Loretta Hughes to: Newborns in Need, Inc., 3323 Transou Road, Pfafftown, NC 27040 or Cancer Services, Inc., 3175 Maplewood Avenue, Winston-Salem, NC 27103.

Clark S. Brown & Sons Funeral Home

727 North Patterson Avenue, Winston-Salem, NC 27101

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Published by Winston-Salem Journal on Nov. 20, 2022.

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for Loretta Hughes

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September 2, 2024

THANKFULL AS A YOUTH TO HAVE HAD. LORETTA TO SPEAK.LIFE LITE INTO ME ...WALTER BINK CAT SO SORRY FOR OUR LOST OF A GREAT SIS..STAR...EITHER WILKES LOVE ALWAYS

Catherine Anderson

December 25, 2022

I am heartbroken about my dearest longest best friend. We sat side by side at Sears Roebuck on W. 31 st NYC. We so enjoyed one another's companionship. We traveled to the Bahamas for a memorable vacation. We have joined hands, mostly long distance as I have lived on the West Coast for most of my years. She visited me in San Leandro, Ca. and again in Arizona. She, my husband and I had a beautiful time of friendship. Our last visit together was six years ago when she visited with me (now a widow) in Oregon. We spoke non stop. I know her journey in life had many obstacles but she accepted each as God's Will and courageously moved forward often with a sense of humor. I remember well my first visit to her family home in The Bronx. She was remarkable, what can I say, dear friend except I know the Lord said "Welcome home dear and faithful servant." I miss you sorely. (I sent Loretta a text message on Nov. 11 and received no response. Again yesterday and today a phone call to share Christmas wishes, asking her to call. Then an email. Finally I tried to research her sister, Catherine's, telephone number and saw this Obituary. All she took with her to Heaven is LOVE. She is in God's embrace.
I miss you not being on this earth. You are so needed. I love you Loretta.

Barbara Shapiro

December 14, 2022

I cannot believe what I'm reading. I last spoke with Loretta on her birthday in October. I always called her on her birthday. I sent her emails in between to let her know I was thinking about her. My last email was 2 days ago. Now I know why I didn't get an answer back.
Loretta was a fighter. She knew more about herself and her health better than any medical professional. It made me feel that she could live forever, no matter what she was going through.

I first met Loretta at Simplicity Pattern company in the seventies. We traveled to Europe together back then to visit a mutual friend from NY. We always stayed in touch even when she moved from N.Y. Loretta remained a good friend in spite of the miles between us and I always got to see her when she visited family in N.Y.
Loretta was always joyous. She'd light up any room she walked into. She had a beautiful smile. She was smart. I could go on and on and still not cover all
that was exceptional about her.
She always told me good things about one of her nieces who was attending college in Manhattan, not far from where I live. She loved her family.
Even though I may never see Loretta again in this life, I'll forever have lovely memories of her.
My sincere condolences to Loretta's family.

Wendy Gordon

November 22, 2022

My sincere condolences to the Hughes family. You were my good neighbors and Loretta was a joy to know. She loved her family and she was well loved. Your kind spirit will be missed.

Carl Wright

November 21, 2022

Loretta was a dear friend who I had the pleasure to know for a good number of years. She will be missed by family and friends. My sincere condolences to the Hughes family.

Kimberly Mitchell

November 21, 2022

Loretta you may not be with me at the moment but u are always in my heart. I love u but you already know that.....Kimberly

Dan Swan

November 21, 2022

Loretta was a respected contributing board member of the Piedmont Triad Chapter of APICS, serving as Treasurer for of the Chapter for many years. She was a welcoming face signing in attendees and providing information to folks at the chapter's professional development dinner meetings

YuVonne Lewis

November 20, 2022

Sincere condolences to the Hughes family for the unfortunate loss of your beloved Loretta. She was a nice person. Loretta Rest In Peace.