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Grace Hughes

July 23, 1938 — October 15, 2020

Grace Hughes 82, a lifelong resident of Charleston passed away October 15th, 2020 in a local hospital from a lengthening illness. The loss has left a hole in the hearts of those privileged enough to call her family and friend. Grace enjoyed spending time with the ones she loved. She also enjoyed sitting on the porch swing looking at her flowers and the hummingbirds. Grace enjoyed her life on the farm anything from gardening to telling everyone about the new baby calves. Grace was employed by Bowater, where she worked in the cafeteria for 17 years. Grace was also employed by Burson’s Sewing Manufacturing for 3 years. She was a member of Council Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents Ed and Dora Millsaps, her three brothers: Eddie Dean Millsaps, Calvin Millsaps, Taylor Millsaps and her two sisters: Nannie Bob Smith, and Jo Thurman.
Grace leaves behind a family that loved her beyond all measure. Survivors include: her husband of 61 years Bill Hughes of Charleston. Her three daughters: Faye Campbell, Mae (Jeff) Spence, and Kaye (Rusty) Powell. Grandchildren include: Jeremy Rominger, Justin Rominger, Heidi (John) Robella of New Jersey, Logan Spence, and Kaitlyn Spence. Great grandchildren include: Kynadahl Rominger, Emily Rominger, Cooper Rominger, Fiona Robella, Quinn Robella, and Aria Robella. Nephews and Nieces include: Robby Millsaps, Stevie Millsaps, Danny Millsaps, Donny Smith, Larry Smith, Tony Smith, Brian Thurman, Betty Smith, and JoAnna Millsaps.
Funeral arrangements will be handled by Companion Funeral Home. The family will receive friends on Tuesday October 20th from 12:00- 2pm. Funeral will be held at 2pm at Philippi Baptist Church with Rev. Jo Hatcher officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Memorial Gardens with Jeremy Rominger, Justin Rominger, Logan Spence, Shane Hughes, Mason Hughes, and Bryan Henry serving as pallbearers.
You are invited to share a personal memory of Grace or your condolences with her family at her online memorial located at www.companionfunerals.com. Companion Funeral & Cremation Service Cleveland Chapel and the Cody family are honored to assist the Hughes family with these arrangements.

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