Patricia B. Hughes

Patricia Hughes, 92, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 30th with her husband Bob by her side. She was born in Lancaster, PA on February 14 (Valentine's Day), 1925. Pat and Bob would have celebrated their 73rd anniversary on September 9th and that’s just one indicator of how special she was!! She was a wonderful mother that always had the right thing to say in every situation.

Pat traveled extensively, first as an Air Force wife with Bob (Lt. Col USAF for 22+ years), and then after Bob’s retirement for the pure joy of seeing this beautiful world and incredible people.

In between travels their spirit led them to helping others, first with the Palm Bay Happy Lions Club where Pat was the first woman to be elected as president of the Club. After moving to Viera, they then founded the Viera Lions Club in 2001. She was also known for her energy and good works. Both Pat and Bob were actively serving at the Suntree United Methodist Church in many capacities.

Pat had the “garden gene” and delighted in brightening the world with her garden. She was a phenomenal cook and could serve a crowd with grace and ease and she passed this on to her children.

Although the family is small, her impact on all is immense. She could listen tirelessly and then pointedly tell you to “do something rather than nothing”!! She has been a tower of strength and stubbornness, but the lessons she taught will go on forever.

She is survived by her loving husband Bob; her daughter Marcia Stern and husband Jerry and their boys Randy and Jeff; her son Bob Jr. and wife Wendy; her grandson Kyle; her granddaughter Shelley Nicholls and husband Wesley; Step-grandsons Cale and Michael and the great-grandchildren Gavin, Gage, Ellie, Jayden, Xavier; her brother Bill Barnes and a very special niece Beverly, both in Georgia.

Services to be at:

Suntree United Methodist Church

7400 N Wickham Rd, Melbourne, FL 32940

Wednesday September 20th at 11:00 AM

Reception to follow.

Donations in lieu of flowers to:

Brevard Zoo

8225 N Wickham Rd, Melbourne, FL 32940

In Memory of Patricia B. Hughes