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Freda Hughes Obituary

Freda Mae Hughes, 96, of Hannibal, MO, passed away at 7:50 AM, Sunday, June 15, 2025, at Luther Manor Nursing Center in Hannibal, MO. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 AM, Thursday, June 19, 2025, at Holy Family Catholic Church in Hannibal, MO. Fr. Greg Meystrik and Fr. Mike Quinn will officiate. Burial will be at Holy Family Catholic Cemetery in Hannibal, MO. Visitation will be from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, Thursday, at the church. The family is being served by the James O'Donnell Funeral Home in Hannibal, MO. Freda was born October 28, 1928, in Steffenville, MO to Fred Darley and Edith Kitson Darley. She was married to Ralph Hughes on October 28, 1946, in Hannibal, MO. He preceded her in death October 2, 1987. Survivors include her son, Ralph Robert Hughes Jr. of Hannibal, MO. Freda was preceded in death by her parents; and two brothers, Leo & Robert Darley. Freda worked as a bookkeeper at International Shoe Factory and later worked as a customer service representative at Commerce Bank. Freda was a talented seamstress and had a passion for sewing. Freda was known for her outgoing, happy personality and being a people person. She will be missed by all who knew her. Freda was Catholic by faith and a longtime member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Hannibal, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to Holy Family Catholic Church. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Freda, please visit our floral store.

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Published by WGEM on Jun. 17, 2025.

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Holy Family Catholic Church

1111 Broadway, Hannibal, MO 63401

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19

Mass of Christian Burial

11:00 a.m.

Holy Family Catholic Church

1111 Broadway, Hannibal, MO 63401

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302 South 5th Street, Hannibal, MO 63401

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