Hughes, Iona May- Age 82 of Digby passed away July 19 in Digby General Hospital. Born September 7, 1938 in Weymouth Falls, she was a daughter of the late Cecil and Rita (Langford) Simmons.
Iona was a kind and generous women who loved soap operas, talk shows, mind games and crocheting. She enjoyed all sports but her favorite team was the Cleveland Browns. Iona is survived by sons, Elkiney Simmons, Brian Simmons; sisters, Eugenia Hodges, Sharon Bright, Ada Carr; brothers, Willard Simmons, Howe Simmons, Lorenzo Simmons, Raymond Simmons, 3 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Besides her parents Iona was predeceased by sons, Allen Simmons and Albert Hughes. Cremation has taken place under the care of Jayne’s Funeral Home, Digby. Special thank you to the nurses at Digby Emerge for their compassion and care. Share a memory or leave a condolence at www.jaynesfuneralhome.com