The Hughes family announces the passing of Lovie M. Hughes, 89, of Sterling, IL, who died Monday, February 19, 2018, in her home.
Lovie was born August 13, 1928, in Columbus, KY, the daughter of Jake and Nellie (McDonald) Palsgrove. She married Everett S. Hughes in Oceola, AR, on August 23, 1945; Everett passed in 2004. She worked at Northwestern Steel and Wire for ten years and 29 years at G.E. She was a member of First Open Bible Church, Rock Falls, IL. She loved to fish, bowl, attend Cardinal games in St. Louis, garden, and spend time with family and friends, especially during her favorite holiday, Christmas. She enjoyed spending time with her companion and Super Dog, Misty.
She is survived by daughter, Jan (Ric) Cupp of Pensacola, FL; three sons, Everett (Kathy) Hughes, Jr. of Morrison, IL, Deron Joe (Melanie) Hughes of Rock Falls, Ron Hughes of Sterling; sisters-in law, Katherine, Mary, and Pat; Chris (Dick) Devers, who was like a daughter to Lovie. She is also survived by grandchildren, Ronnie Hughes, Jr., Lacy Renner, Brooke Jordan, Ryan White, Ryan Gladhill, AJ Lopez; great-grandchildren; many nephews and nieces.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband; two sisters, Virginia (Ginger) and Helen.
We are so incredibly grateful to her wonderful doctors, Dr. Susan Provo became not just a doctor, but a true friend, and to Jennifer Garriott and the nurses at Dr. Provo’s office, especially Connie, who always hit the mark when drawing blood. Thank you to all the nurses on the third floor of CGH Medical Center for the special care over the years and making her stays feel like home. We thank her heart doctors, Dr. Kurion and Dr. Robken, nurses, and staff in Davenport, IA, who allowed our mom to have quality of life and be pain-free, for the remainder of her time on this earth. Special thank you to the Rock River Hospice and Home, for the care and help to Brooke, her granddaughter, so she could be at home for her passing.
Lovie was an unforgettable person that never met a stranger. If you asked our Dad, to whom she is speaking right now, he would comment, “I have no clue, and neither does she.”
Visitation will be Friday, February 23, 2018, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., at First Open Bible Church, 2105 E. Rock Falls Road (Route 30), in Rock Falls, IL.
Memorial services will be Saturday, February 24, 2018, at 11:00 a.m., at First Open Bible Church, with Pastor Les Funderburg officiating.
Private burial will be at Oak Knoll Memorial Park in Sterling, IL.
In lieu of flowers, memorials have been established to First Open Bible Church and Rock River Hospice and Home.
Online condolences may be sent to www.mcdonaldfuneralhomes.com.