Jerry Lynn Hughes

Jerry was born to Luther and Julia Pauline (Weathersby) Kelley in McComb, MS on February 6, 1943. She was their only child. When Jerry was young her family moved to Jackson, MS. She graduated from Provine High School in 1961.

Jerry married the love of her life, Wayne Preston Hughes, on August 17, 1962 at Calvary Baptist Church in Jackson. While Jerry had a few jobs through the years, she mainly assisted Wayne at their Dairy Queen on Terry Rd in South Jackson where they lived for most of their marriage. They spent their life supporting their three children’s interests and could always be found in the stands or audience cheering them on. Shortly before Wayne’s death, they moved to Brandon, MS where Jerry stayed until 2015, when she moved to Georgia to live with her daughter.

Jerry was an active member of Alta Woods Baptist Church for over 30 years. She met many of her lifelong friends there. Jerry was known to assist with weddings and showers for the young members of the church and was active in the church choir. Alta Woods was a big part of both her and Wayne’s life.

Jerry’s faith was evident in her life. She loved her Jesus and loved to tell others how great He is. She was an avid prayer warrior and encouraged many with her love for them and God.

Being an only child, she loved being a part of Wayne’s family and adored all of her extended family. Family, to her, was one of her most cherished things in this world.

Jerry is survived by her 3 children, Pam (Scott) Courtney of Flowood, MS; Debbie (Jon) Atkins of Sugar Hill, GA; and Danny Hughes of Raleigh, NC; 5 grandchildren, Heather (Cody) Roberts, David (Seneca) Courtney, Hunter Hughes, Brynn Atkins, and Emma Atkins; 5 great-grandchildren, Preston, Selah, Ellie, and Adalyn Roberts and Jon David Courtney. She is also survived by her brother-in-law, Burnis Barrett (Clo-deceased) and sister -in-law Peggy (Robert -deceased) Hughes as well as 8 nieces and nephews and numerous great nieces and nephews.

Jerry was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne (1997); her parent’s, Luther and Julia Kelley; her in laws, John and Lois Hughes; her brother and sister-in-law, Kay and Jim Ray; and her nephew, Mike Ray.

Services will be held at 11 am October 9,2021 at Parkway Funeral home located at 1161 Highland Colony Pkwy Ridgeland MS 39157.

Visitation will be held Friday evening from 6-8 pm and the hour preceding the funeral.

The graveside will be at 2:30 pm at Calvary Presbyterian Cemetery 848 Smith County Rd 59 Mize MS 39116.

Service will be conducted by Reverend Mark Coon.