1929
Virgene
2017
Virgene Hughes
November 18, 1929 — January 30, 2017
Virgene Marie Hughes, 87, entered into the presence of the Lord with her family by her side on January 30, 2017. Virgene is survived by her loving husband of 68 years (On Feb. 9th), Dr. Mason B. Hughes, Jr. She is predeceased by her father and mother, Evan and Mildred Price of Dayton, OH; her brother, Harold Price (Lois), Dayton, OH.
She is survived by her five children, Stephanie Stimpert (Larry) of Bladensburg, OH, Bruce Hughes (Kay) of Mansfield, OH, Sondra Booth (Gordon) of Kannapolis, NC, Michele Burum (Bob) of Mooresville, NC, Denise Abner (Hal) of Hampton, VA; fifteen grandchildren and their spouses; twenty-nine great grandchildren; one great great grandchild and one more on the way. She also leaves several nieces and nephews.
Virgene committed her life to the Lord at a very early age at Christian Tabernacle in Dayton, OH where she eventually met and married her husband, Mason. She enjoyed serving her Lord and Savior all her life. She was an ordained minister for 68 years. She served alongside her husband faithfully as a pastor here in America for five years; as a missionary to Papua New Guinea for twenty-three years; the Philippines for two and a half years; Singapore and Southeast Asia for twelve years. Upon retiring, she served in the Seniors Ministry at New Hope Worship Center leading songs, doing hospital and home visitations, calling and writing notes and cards to all who were ill or hospitalized, and faithfully praying for all.
Virgene was known for her beautiful smile, her fervent prayers, her "go get 'em, you can do it" tenacious spirit, her thoughtfulness of others, her giving generous heart, her love and dedication to her one and only true love, Mason, and her love for her children and grandchildren. She was "Momma Hughes" and "Grandma Hughes" to many around the world.
The family wishes that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to New Hope Worship Center at 452 Brookwood Ave NE, Concord, NC 28025. All donations will be sent to Papua New Guinea in honor of Virgene Hughes to further the work of the Gospel there.
The family will receive friends Thursday, February 2, 2017 from 12:00 pm until 2:00 pm at New Hope Worship Center, 452 Brookwood Ave NE, Concord. The funeral service will begin at 2:00 pm officiated by Rev. Dale Jenkins and Dr. Tom Snipes. Burial will follow immediately after the service at Carolina Memorial Park, Kannapolis, NC.
Hartsell Funeral Home of Concord is serving the Hughes family.
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