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1926 - 2020
 Alma Lee Dye Hughes, who was born in Wirt county West Virginia 94 years ago, has joined her husband of 64 years James Paul Hughes in death. She passed on Sunday, September 20, 2020. Alma led an interesting life. She studied, after her boys were teens, to become an LPN and even served as the president of the nursing society. She along with her husband Jim were Scout Leaders who shepherded their two sons Phillip and Douglas to Eagle Scout level. Growing up in Wirt County, she had been educated by her dad George Allen Dye who served as sheriff, teacher, and banker at different times. She won the prestigious title Lady of the Golden Horseshoe for her knowledge of West Virginia history. She is also the grandmother of five and great-grandmother of ten. She will be missed by her family including many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents George A. and Elva Thorn Dye as well as her husband James P. Hughes, three sisters Mrs. Ellen Kelley, Mrs. Frankie Mefford, Mrs. Norma Harmon and two brothers Alvin Dye and Ralph Dye. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at the Wallace Funeral Home & Chapel, Barboursville, by Minister Danny Evans. She will be laid to rest with her husband at the mausoleum in White Chapel Memorial Gardens of Barboursville. Visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m. prior to the service. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/wallace.
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There are currently 3 condolences.
John and Judy Dellinger
jdellinger1@yahoo.com
Wednesday September 23, 2020 at
7:52 AM
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Phil and family, Judy and I are so sorry to hear that your dear mom has passed. We will be praying for you today as she is laid to rest.
John and Judy Dellinger
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Lewis Gravely
Wednesday September 23, 2020 at
7:02 AM
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Please accept my deepest sympathies on the passing of Mrs. Hughes. I remember Phillip well from our days at WWHS - you all are in my thoughts and prayers in this time of sadness.
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Debbie Knight
Sunday September 20, 2020 at
7:22 PM
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I know this is such a hard time for those that her life had touched. My empathy goes out to you. Grandma you are missed and loved. Thanks for everything
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