Mary Grace Hughes, 66, of Center, passed away Sunday, February 27, 2011 at Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital. She was born May 7, 1944 in Center to Theron Hughes and Thelma Gathright Hughes. Ms. Hughes was a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church, and was a mother and homemaker.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Tuesday, March 1, 2011 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Wednesday, March 2, 2011 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Gordon Vaughn and Bro. Henry Hughes officiating. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.

Pallbearers will be Michael David Bush, Bo Chandler, Ryan Chandler, Jason Burch, Tony Willoughby and Terry Gene Burch.

She is survived by:

Son, Joey Bushiey of Carthage

Granddaughter, Kelsea Bushiey of Nacogdoches

Brothers:
Billy Don Hughes & wife Janice of Center
Johnny Hughes & wife Jimmie of Jasper
Richard Hughes & wife Rita of Center

Preceded in death by:
Parents, Theron Hughes and Thelma Gathright Hughes
Son, Jeffrey Bushiey
Brothers, J.T. Hughes, Jack Hughes, Alton Hughes, Bob Hughes and Kenneth Hughes