In loving memory of

Stella R. Hughes
February 10, 1926 - October 2, 2014

Stella R. Hughes, age 88, passed away at 1:50 a.m. Thursday at Daviess Community Hospital. She was born Feb 10, 1926 to Matthew and Ellen (Murphy) Wilson in Corning. She married Thomas E. Hughes on May 13, 1946 at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Evansville, Indiana. Stella was a member of St. Peter Catholic church in Montgomery. She devoted her life to her family. She is survived by five children; Martha Jean (Harley) Burkhart of Washington, Linda (Mark) Strange of Montgomery, Denny (Jane) Hughes of Kentucky, Theresa (Galen) Yoder of Montgomery and Peggy (Tim) Hogan of Bloomington, Indiana; fifteen grandchildren; and 26 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Hughes; four sisters, Agnes Remmel, Cecilia Grannan, Mary Fullerton, and Pearl Royster; and two brothers, Cletus Wilson and Lawrence Wilson. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday, October 4th at 9:00 a.m. at St. Peter Catholic Church with Father James Koressel as celebrant. Burial to follow in St. Peter''s Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 - 8 pm Friday at Ed Lee Mortuary.

Tributes

Marita Lett wrote on Oct 12, 2014:

"I just learned of your mother's recent passing. Remembering her sweet demeanor, and knowing how much she meant to all of her children. Wishing for each of you the comfort and peace of Jesus's healing touch. Marita (Murphy) Lett"

barbara wrote on Oct 5, 2014:

"I am so sorry about the loss of your Mother. She was such a beautiful lady with a great smile. You have been very blessed to have her for so long. She is in a better place and back with her loving husband . God is good. So sorry I couldn't make it to the viewing. Very sick with a deep cough and I felt sure you didn't want it. May you have tremendous peace as you remember the good times and the love she showered you with. Barbara and Virgil Knepp"

Susan Persohn (Spaulding) wrote on Oct 4, 2014:

"You have my deepest sympathies on the recent death of your mother. I remember your mother as very sweet person. I was in school with Martha, and have fond memories of times shared at your home."

wrote on Oct 3, 2014:

"Your Light Shines was purchased for the family of Stella R. Hughes."

Herb & Sharon Helpingstine wrote on Oct 3, 2014:

"Herb & Sharon Helpingstine purchased the Fall Fantasia for the family of Stella R. Hughes."

wrote on Oct 3, 2014:

"Blooming Garden Basket was purchased for the family of Stella R. Hughes."

From all of us at Harding Shymanski & Co wrote on Oct 3, 2014:

"From all of us at Harding Shymanski & Company purchased the Simply Elegant Spathiphyllum for the family of Stella R. Hughes."

Ann Cermack wrote on Oct 2, 2014:

"Please accept my sympathy on the passing of your mother. My prayers are with all of you. Sincerely, Ann Murphy Cermack"