Dawn Renee Hughes

It is with great sadness to announce the passing of Dawn Renee Hughes, 54, of North Port Florida who passed away peacefully on 06/25/2025 surrounded by her family.

Born on April 24th 1971, in Morgantown WV to Donald G. Hughes and Nancy C Wagoner.

Dawn’s career encompassed Hospitality and Property Management that ultimately led to a General Manager position with The Red Roof Inn of Naples Florida and the Olde Marco Island Inn LLC.

Dawn was a loving mother and grandmother, and a beautiful soul that helped anyone who asked or was in need. To state her smile was radiant is an understatement.

Seeing Dawn smile, you were instantly drawn in. She made you feel as if you were longtime friends.

Dawn enjoyed life to its fullest. Music, dancing, traveling, and most of all, the beach. She had many talents and had a fierce competitive drive. She excelled as a softball player in her youth and through her adult life. Admired for her strong will; she lived her life on her terms. The definition of a free spirit.

Left to cherish her memories, including her daughter Amanda Ellis and granddaughter Autumn Heath; Mother Nancy Farmer; Sisters Denise (Warren) Grady and Kim (Ernest) Diaz, Uncle; Harold Jeffers. Nieces; Ashley, Julie, Victoria, and Marisa, Nephew; Nicolas.

Preceded in death by her dad, Donald Hughes, Grandparents Wagoner, Hughes and Jeffers.

The family will host a Celebration of Life at Kays-Ponger & Uselton Funeral Home 635 E Marion Ave. Punta Gorda, FL 33950. The celebration of life service will be held on Saturday July 12th from 11:00 to 12:00 for visitation and service will start promptly at 12:00 until 1:00.

The family wishes to thank the Affinity Hospice staff for their dedication and special care.

I’m Free

Don’t grieve for me, for now I’m free.

I’m following the path God has laid you see.

I took his hand when I heard him call,

I turned my back and left it all.

I could not stay another day

To laugh, to love, to work, to play.

Tasks left undone must stay that way

I found that peace at the close of day.

If my parting has left a void,

Then fill it with remembered joy.

A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss

Oh yes, these things I too will miss.

Be not burdened with times of sorrow

I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.

My life’s been full, I savored much

Good friends, good times, a loved one’s touch.

Perhaps my time seemed all too brief

Don’t lengthen it now with undue grief.

Lift up your hearts, and peace to thee

GOD wanted me now; HE set me free.