Wednesday Midday

Willie V. Hughes, 87, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, November 9, 2011 at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond. She was a resident of Kentwood and a member of First Baptist Church of Kentwood. She is survived by her sister, Angie “Anne” Simmons Hurst and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Pat Varnado, an American Air Force Sergeant who was killed in World War II; their son, Gerald W. Varnado; her husband, Brady Hughes; her parents, William I. and Velma Simmons; her brother, William I. Simmons, Jr.; three sisters, Lillian Rachel, Voncile Mack and Ollie Mae Stoker. Visitation will be held at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 11 a.m. until religious services at 12 Noon on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2011. Services conducted by Rev. Joey Miller. Interment will follow at Woodland Cemetery, Kentwood.

 Please pray for “Miss” Anne who has been a faithful caregiver for “Miss” Bill for many years.