Obituary of Josephine O. Hughes
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Josephine Osborne "Jo" Hughes, 85, of Boone, died Saturday, April 21, 2012 at Glenbridge Health & Rehabilitation. Myrtle Josephine Osborne was born May 2, 1926 to Edward and Beatrice Farmer Hughes. Jo spent her early years growing up in the Creston community of Ashe County. She was a graduate of Lees McRae College, before becoming the medical secretary for Dr. Hadley's Wilson's office in Boone for more than 20 years. She attended Three Forks Baptist Church.
Mrs. Hughes is survived by her daughter, Donna Hughes of Cary; sister, Ella Daugherty of Springfield, Va.; and sister-in-law, Betty Church of Boone. Ten nieces and nephews also survive.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Ray Osborne.
Gathering of friends will be Thursday, April 26, 2012, from noon until 1 o'clock, at Austin & Barnes. Funeral services will follow at 1 o'clock at the Austin & Barnes Funeral Home Chapel, officiated by Rev. David Ricker.
Burial will be at Mount Lawn Memorial Park & Gardens.
The family suggests memorial donations be made to the Three Forks Baptist Church Mission Program, 1922 US Hwy 421, South, Boone, or to the Watauga Humane Society, PO Box 1835, Boone, NC 28607.
Online condolences may be sent to the Hughes family at austinandbarnesfuneralhome.com
Austin & Barnes Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the Hughes family.