Obituary of Pauline H. Hughes

Mrs. Pauline H. Hughes, age 85, of Roaring Creek Road, Newland, passed away Sunday evening, May 27, 2012 at Cannon Memorial Hospital. Born December 19, 1926 in Avery County, she was a daughter of the late Jack and Hazel Oaks Hughes. Pauline was a member of Roaring Creek Missionary Baptist Church where she was a former Sunday School teacher. She was active in her community, having worked at Burleson\'s General Store and volunteering to work the election polls. At age 50 Pauline graduated from Nursing School and became a Registered Nurse. She worked for Cannon Memorial Hospital for 14 years. She enjoyed gardening and serving others; both at work and at home. She is survived by her children; Donna J. Hughes of Newland, Chris R. Hughes and wife Tonia of Elizabethton, and Larry D. Hughes and wife Dianne of Punta Gorda, Florida; five grandchildren; Roan C. Ellis and wife Megan, Laurel H. Wilson and husband Thomas, Amber D. Hughes, Misty E. Calhoun and husband Wesley, Christopher M. Hughes and wife Sandra, six grandchildren; Peyton and Rhett Wilson, Anna and Jonathan Calhoun, Jack and Leah Hughes, two sisters; Sandra Guinn and husband Jerry of Elk Park and Wander carpenter and husband James of Canton, Ohio, and one brother; Clyde Hughes of Newland. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death her husband George J. Hughes, and infant son; George Hughes, Jr., one daughter; Pam Elder and one son; Keith Hughes, and two brothers; Charles Curtis Hughes and Michael Hughes. Funeral services for Mrs. Pauline H. Hughes will be conducted Tuesday evening at 7 o\'clock at the Roaring Creek Missionary Baptist Church. Officiating will be Rev. Chris Hughes and Rev. Jody Almond. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 5 o\'clock until 7 o\'clock at the church. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Mayland Community College Nursing Scholarship, 200 Mayland Lane, Spruce Pine, NC 28777. Graveside services and burial for Mrs. Hughes will be conducted Wednesday morning at 11 o\'clock at the Hughes Cemetery. Online condolences may be sent to the Hughes family at www.austinandbarnesfuneralhome.com Austin & Barnes Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the Hughes family.