Judy Lynn Hughes
(October 22, 1945 - July 14, 2013)

JUDY LYNN HUGHES, 67 of Huntington, W.Va., died Sunday, July 14, 2013, at her home, after a long battle with breast cancer. A service will be conducted 6 p.m. Saturday, July 20, 2013, at First Presbyterian Church, Huntington, West Virginia. Despite being diagnosed with Stage IV cancer in December 2012, Judy fought the disease over the following years with the same strength, determination and dignity with which she lived her life. Throughout her battle Judy found endless support and love in her family, who she loved, and who loved her, so very much. Judy was a source, and example, of quiet strength, fortitude and perseverance in the midst of great adversity. A proud 1963 graduate of Huntington High School, she was last employed as a Financial Specialist for the Kanawha County Bureau of Child Support Enforcement. Judy’s joy for working was surpassed only by the love she had for those with whom she worked. Born October 22, 1945, in Huntington, Judy was the daughter of the George Farnsworth Jackson and Alma Arcella Jackson, who both preceded Judy in death. Judy was also preceded in death by a daughter, Heather Lee Hughes. Survivors include three children, Charles Ray Hughes Jr. (Amanda) of Charleston, W.Va., Christopher Scott Hughes of Coconut Creek, Fla., and Stephanie Alma Arcella Smith (Josh) of Barboursville, W.Va.; she was "Ma, Ma" to her five grandchildren, Adrienne Faith Hughes, Camryn Hope Hughes, Dylan Grace Hughes, Caleb Jackson Smith and Carter Noah Smith; sister to Jacqueline Bledsoe of Roanoke, Va., Joyce Lesley of Midlothian Tx., and Joleyne Blain (Bucky) of Huntington; aunt to four nephews, Devin Bledsoe (Dana), Danny Bledsoe, Nicholas Blain and Jonathan Blain; and three nieces, Marlies Peregory (Larry), Denise Moore (Mike), and Sharon Lesley; and several grand-nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends one half hour before service. Although Judy finally succumbed to her illness, the disease never defeated her. In lieu of flowers donations may be made, in Judy's name, to the Edwards Comprehensive Cancer Center at Cabell Huntington Hospital. Chapman's Mortuary is assisting the family with service arrangements.