Hughes, Merica S., 77, of Riverside, passed away Saturday, November 7, 2020. She is preceded in death by her parents William Alcie Higgins and Virginia Williams Higgins; her nephew Jerry Steinboch. Survived by her husband David Hughes; son William Hughes and spouse Tami Staup, daughter Kristine Hughes; brother Jeff Higgins; sister Barb (Dave) Steinboch; granddaughter Kayla Hughes; nephew Allen (Mandy) Higgins and their children , A.J. and Allie Higgins. Merica was formerly employed at the Hershey Chocolate Company. She was a member of the Red Hat Society; a member of the Milton Club. She volunteered at Hospice of Dayton for 5 years. She attended the United Christian Fellowship Church. A funeral service will be held 3:30 PM Saturday at the TOBIAS FUNERAL HOME-BEAVERCREEK CHAPEL, 3970 Dayton-Xenia Rd at Grange Hall Rd. Family will receive friends at the funeral home for a social distancing, walk through visitation from 2:30-3:30 PM Saturday. Social distancing and masks are required. Online condolences may be sent to www.tobiasfuneralhome.com.