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1925 - 2008
Henrietta McDonald Hughes, 82, died on Friday, January 4, 2008, in Lufkin, Texas at Lufkin Memorial Medical Center.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm Monday, January 7, in the Farmer’s Funeral Home Chapel in Silsbee, Texas. Visitation will be on Sunday, January 6, from 4:00-6:00. Bro. Scott Moody and Don Willis will be officiating. Burial will follow in Resthaven Cemetery.
Henri was born June 27, 1925, to Scott and Jimmye McDonald, in Silsbee, Texas. She (Chick) graduated from Silsbee High School with the distinction of never missing a day of school. She received her BS and M Ed. degrees from Nicholls State University. She was a teacher and a librarian in Thibodaux, Portland and Silsbee school districts during her years as an educator. She had a passion for teaching children to read and to love books.
She and Eddie Hughes were married for over 65 years and their love and commitment to each other was evident as they enjoyed all the seasons of their lives together. They are members of First Baptist Church in Silsbee and also attended First United Methodist Church in Livingston. Their journey took them to west Texas, south Texas, Thibodaux, La., Portland, Texas, and finally retiring in Silsbee. They recently moved to a retirement community, The Gardens, in Livingston.
Henri is survived by her husband, son and daughter-in-law, Bob and Janet Hughes of Buna, Becky and Greg Martin of Livingston. Also, five grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her parents, brother Ernest McDonald, and sister, Gertrude and Clyde Baker, one nephew Don Baker, and her in laws, Edward and Mamie Hughes.
Henri’s grandsons will serve as pallbearers and nephews as honorary pallbearers.
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There are currently 8 condolences.
Clint & Robyn Underhill and family
rmunderhill@yahoo.com
Monday January 7, 2008 at
4:10 PM
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Dear Mr. Hughes and family,
Both my husband and I were taught by Mrs. Hughes in school, and my husband Clint loved her dearly. We are so sorry to hear of her passing, and want you to know how much we loved her. She was a wonderful woman who did pass on her love of reading to her students. We know that she is in paradise now, watching over us all.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, and may God be your comfort during this difficult time.
Clint and Robyn Underhill
Beaux and Bubba Torres
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Craig & Lori Rene Mixson
Monday January 7, 2008 at
2:58 PM
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Dear Bob & Janet,
Please accept our deepest sympathy for your loss. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Love,
Craig, Lori Rene, Alexandra & Catherine Mixson
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Pat Richardson (Pantego, TX)
Monday January 7, 2008 at
9:51 AM
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Eddie, my condolences and prayers are with you and your family.
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Kelly (Jay) McCormick
Sunday January 6, 2008 at
7:43 PM
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Dear Mr. Hughes - I am so sorry to hear about your wife. She was my favorite teacher in grade school and was always so kind to me at the Silsbee Country Club. I have such fond memories of her. I am praying for you and your family at this time. Kelly (Jay) McCormick
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Ila Jay
Sunday January 6, 2008 at
12:55 PM
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I was so sorry to hear of Ms. Hughes passing. She was a wonderful lady, always so kind and always a smile to greet everyone she encountered. I am keeping you in my prayers and thoughts. Ila Jay
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Ila
Sunday January 6, 2008 at
12:51 PM
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Iris Hughes
brit816@earthlink.net
Sunday January 6, 2008 at
12:09 PM
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Eddie, I am so sorry to hear of your loss! May my prayers and thoughts go with you! Please take care.
From "Aunt Iris"
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Ken Hatch
Hatken88@aol.com
Saturday January 5, 2008 at
7:31 PM
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Dear friends . . . . Mom and I, along with my brother Randy and his family, extend deepest sypathies to all of you and your families . . . Your loved one was more than just our friend; she was family . . . Henri and my mom kept the lines hot whenever they all lived in Portland and in Silsbee . . . Mom told me today that Henri was just like a sister to her . . . I know that the paih you feel in your hearts today is impossible to describe . . . However, I also know that the Lord Himself will bring peace and an abiding spirit of comfort throughout your time of sorrow; and in the days to follow . . . Jesus never promised us that the journey would be easy, but that it would be worth it . . . Don't you know that Henri and my dad had a time of rejoicing at their reunion in Heaven?! Our loss is indeed Heaven's gain . . . We can take comfort in knowing that this is just a temporary separation, and that we shall all be reunited again someday . . . Our thoughts snd prayers are with you . . . Ever your friends . . . . Gladys, Ken, Randy Hatch and family
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