Obituary of Dorothy Elvira Hughes

Bedford – Dorothy Elvira Hughes, 87, of Bedford, died at 6:12 am on Tuesday, March 10, 2015 at I.U. Health Bedford Hospital. Born June 4, 1927 in Monroe Co., she was the daughter of Sanford and Rheba (Lanam) Stewart. She married Frank F Hughes on February 7, 1947 and he survives. She was a member of the Valley Mission Church of the Nazarene where she served as a Sunday school teacher, missionary president, Thanksgiving basket distribution and a steward on the board. Survivors include her husband, Frank, of Bedford; two sons, Samuel R. Hughes of San Antonio, TX and Frank Keith Hughes and wife, Susan, of Corinth, TX; two daughters, Darlene Hughes and Jeanette Foreman and husband, Keith, all of Bedford; seventeen grandchildren; thirteen great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Jackie Lee Hughes; one sister, Ruth Smith; four brothers, Ivan, Lee, Grant and Fred Stewart and one great grandchild, Ryan. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 am on Friday, March 13th at the Valley Mission Church of the Nazarene with Pastors Duane Boady and Carl Gilmore officiating. Burial will follow in Hanson Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Thursday, March 12th at the Day & Carter Mortuary. Family and friends may express condolences at www.daycarter.com.