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Viola Hughes Obituary
Viola is survived by seven children: Nevin L. and Martha Hughes of Arnoldsville; Guy (Bill) Hughes of Greenville, Tenn.; Jackie and Arlie Dalton of Willis, Va.; Joseph (Dink) Hughes of Summerville, S.C.; Artimecia and Eugene (Butch) Tyrrell of Colonial Beach, Va.; Ted and Patsy Hughes of Smithonia; and Marvin (John) and Irene Hughes of Manassas, Va. 29 grandchildren, 69 great-grandchildren, five great-great-grandchildren, and a number of nephews and nieces also survive.
Visitation will be Sunday, July 8, 2010, from 6-8 p.m. at Lord and Stephens East. Funeral services will be held 3 p.m. Monday, July 9, also at Lord and Stephens Chapel East. Interment will be at Athens Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers and honorary pallbearers will be her grandchildren.
The family will celebrate the life of Viola Hughes at the home of Ted and Patsy Hughes. Donations in lieu of flowers can be made in her name to Quiet Oaks Health Care Center.
Lord and Stephens - EAST has charge of arrangements.
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Sharon Lynn Patrick
August 15, 2010
I am sorry to hear of Aunt Viola's passing. When I was younger, our family would visit or hers would visit. We always had good times. I remember her smiles and laughter. (Tricia Malcolm's daughter)
August 9, 2010
I was so sorry to learn of Mrs. Hughes passing, my name is Pat Peay. I met Mrs. Hughes at the retirement home at Arnoldsville and we became friends.
Kimberly Benton
August 9, 2010
Ted & Patsy- I always loved Granny Hughes she was a true inspiration. We Love You So Much...Kim, Taryn, & Jeremy
Pamela Pittman
August 8, 2010
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
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