Kathleen Ann Hughes

Kathleen Ann Hughes passed at her residence on April 21st, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Coalton, Ohio to the late Loretta and Homer Wood on July 30th, 1927. She graduated from Coalton High School as valedictorian. Throughout her life she worked as head cashier and bookkeeper at the neighborhood IGA for 33 years.

She enjoyed cooking, sewing, and was very active in her church, always putting God and her family first. She loved life and always enjoyed giving her time to her grandchildren. She especially enjoyed participating in school activities and social events. She was an outstanding wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, as well as daughter and sister. She very much enjoyed family gatherings at the family weekend river spot. She was always a good friend who would lend an ear to anyone who needed it. Her family will miss her endless love, dedication, and selflessness.

She was preceded in death by her first born child Allan Lee Hughes; her loving husband Haldor Hughes; and her two sisters Eileen Altiere and Mary Grueser.

She is survived by her children Candace L. Hughes-Pallardy (Jeff), Linda K. Hughes-Cua (John), and Ronald Thomas-Hughes; her grandchildren Allan, Anna Marie, Rachel (Nate), Jonreno (Amanda), Connor, and Ceelea; her great grandchildren Lincoln, Ellie, Adeline, and Rowan; and her loving pets Tank and Boots.

“Do not stand by my grave and weep

I am not there, I do not sleep

I am a thousand winds that blow.

I am the diamond glint on snow.

I am the sunlight on ripened grain.

I am the gentle autumn rain.

When you awaken in the mornings hush,

I am the swift uplifting rush

Of quiet birds in circled flight.

I am the soft stars that shine at night.

Do not stand at my grave and cry.

I am not there, I did not die.”

Visitation will be held from 5-7pm, Thursday, May 5th, 2022 at SCHOEDINGER NORTH, 5554 Karl Road with private interment at Fairmount Cemetery in Jackson, Ohio.