Laveta June Abeene Hughes was born near London, Oregon to Garland and Harold Abeene on March 31, 1931. Laveta married Nash Hughes at the age of 17, on June 26, 1948, and remained so for almost 73 years until his passing on June 21, 2021. Laveta crossed over into God's Kingdom on July 29, 2021 at the age of 90.
She is survived by her children, Dee Ann and Johnny Brink, Dianne and Jeff Hughes, Connie and Scott Hughes; 8 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, and 8 great great grandchildren. Preceded in death by her parents, Harold and Garland Abeene, husband, Nash Hughes, sisters Lovell Stimmel, Lucille Lusk, and daughter, Faye Farrens.
Over the years, Laveta worked various jobs to help her family, but spent most of her years as a full time wife and mother. Laveta, a beautiful Alto, loved to sing with Nash, and was involved with various singing groups including The Mesquite Civic Choir, and a quartet group called The Quarter Notes. Laveta loved
God and Jesus Christ and all of her church family with all her heart. Laveta was a prayer warrior. She kept a long prayer list and prayed for many people each morning.
In lieu of flowers, a contribution can be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital or a charity of choice in her honor.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.bluebonnethills.com for the Hughes family.
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