Monnie Hughes, 92, of Dawsonville passed away Thursday June 11, 2015 at Rosemont Nursing Center following a period of declining health.
Born January 17, 1923 in Gilmer County to the late Joseph L. and Ella Anderson, she lived most of her life in Dawson County. Mrs. Hughes retired from Sweet Orr after 20 years of service and was a member of Antioch Baptist Church. Monnie loved taking care of her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She also enjoyed gardening, quilt making and cooking. She was also preceded in death by her children, Judy Hendrix and Joe Hughes, great granddaughter, Jodi Hendrix, and several sisters and brothers.
Surviving are her daughter and son in law, Norma and Larry Chason, Lake Toxaway, NC; grandchildren, Julie Chason and James McLaughlin, Ray Chason, Eric and Anna Chason, Kelly Chason, Scott and Carla Hendrix, Mark and Betty Hendrix, Rachel and Tommy Oglesby; nine great grandchildren; sister, Aline Perry; and sisters in law, Aline Anderson and Helen Anderson.
Funeral services will be held Monday June 15, 2015 at 11 o’clock at Bearden Funeral Home Chapel. Pastor Ricky Stepp will officiate. Interment will follow in the Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery, Talking Rock, GA at 1:30.
The family will receive friends Sunday from 6 until 8 at the funeral home.
Condolences may be expressed at www.beardenfuneralhome.com.
Bearden Funeral Home, Dawsonville, GA.