Anne Evans Hughes
January 11, 1930 ~ December 12, 2008
Resided in:
Candler, NC
Anne Evans Hughes, 78, of Candler, was ushered into Heaven on Friday, December 12, 2008, after suffering for several years from a neurological disorder that weakened her in mind and body, though not in spirit.
Anne was a devoted wife of 48 years to the late Robert A. Hughes, and a loving, selfless mother to their three children, David Robert, of Washington, DC; Michael Edward, of Candler; and Elizabeth Anne Hughes McCoy and her husband, Jim McCoy, of Statesville, NC; and grandmother of four, Josiah Fields McCoy, Hannah Kathryn McCoy, Micah Adam McCoy, and Deborah Grace McCoy, all of Statesville. Her parents, Wiley Neal, Sr., and Irene Osborne Evans, a brother, Wiley Neal, Jr., and wife Jean Macklem Evans, and daughter-in-law, Monika Vollmer Hughes preceded her in death.
Anne is also survived by seven nephews, five nieces, 24 grand-nieces and nephews, and many great-grand-nieces and nephews.
She was a former X-ray technician for Asheville Radiology and a long-time teacher's assistant at Sand Hill Primary School. She was a charter member of Malvern Hills Presbyterian Church, where she sang in the choir and taught Sunday school for many years.
She was a woman of many gifts, talents, and considerable creativity. Her efforts to improve the lives of others never ceased, even as her health declined. She lived out the scripture reading, "…with humility of mind regard one another as more important than yourselves." (Phil. 2:3, NASB)
Throughout her lifetime, she was involved with personal care for different members of her family, often involving lengthy stays and outside responsibility. Her love for her family and friends exemplified the grace of Jesus Christ, her personal Lord and Savior.
Funeral services will be at Malvern Hills Presbyterian Church at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, with the Rev. Dr. Douglas B. Tilley officiating. Interment will be at 11:00 a.m. Monday at Forest Lawn Memorial Park.
Her family will receive friends for an hour and a half prior to the service in the church's fellowship hall.
Memorials may be made to Malvern Hills Presbyterian Church, 2 Bear Creek Rd., Asheville, NC 28806 and to CarePartners Hospice, P.O. Box 25338, Asheville, NC 28813.
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Oh, Beth…I loved this beautiful lady and mother. Yes, she is freed of the bondages that held her to earth. Lost my mother in June, so I understand the loss you feel. You will be in our prayers. May our Lord ever stand with you. Much love, (Mom) Jo Kilpatrick
Anne was a wonderful Christian friend and sister in Christ. I thank the Lord that I knew Anne
and was blessed by her through our years
on the mission field and when on furlough.
She will be missed, but I praise God she is with
the Lord she loved and with family gone before her. I pray comfort for all the family
and her Church family, too.
Hello, Beth and family, we are so sorry for your loss but also rejoice with you that your mom is in heaven with my mom!! Bet they’re having a great time together! 🙂 We love you, Karma and family
Dear Beth and Jim,
I am very sorry for your loss but rejoice that your Mom has joined your Dad in heaven. Nana Melinda will have someone to laugh and sing there with her. We will keep you and your family in our prayers.
Love,
Hannah and family
Hi Beth,
I just received the email about your mom. It sounds like your mother was an incredible one, filled with the grace of God. May the God of all comfort give you an abundance of peace and comfort as only He can give.
With our love,
Donnie and Beth
Beth, what a beautiful work the Lord did in your mom. I wish I had had the opportunity to know her on earth. I look forward to that in Heaven and on the New Earth. In the meantime I see her beautiful spirit continued in you. I am praying for you, dear sister. ~Denise
David, Michael,Beth and family,
So very sorry to hear about Aunt Ann
she will be missed, but I know she is in a better place and at peace.
Steve, Pam, & Loftin Farmer
David, Mike, and Beth, We are sorry to hear of the loss of your Mother. Mrs. Hughes was a fine lady and David has fond memories of her during his childhood. We will not be able to attend the funeral as Daivd is going to be out of town this weekend. If we can do anything please be sure to call. David and Janet Kuykendall
Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you. If there is anything that we can do, please, let us know.
Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you. If there is anything that we can do, please, let us know.
Mike and family,
I was so sorry to hear about your
mother’s death. During our recent class reunion we missed seeing you. We knew however that your place was with your mother. She was always such a gracious lady. You will be in my prayers.
Anne’s Family, Anne and Bob were childhood friends from Vance School through high school and at one time we both lived on Trotter Place. Regardless of age, health, or any other circumstance we are never ready to lose our loved ones. The only comfort has to come from a Faith in the Sovereignty of God and the manifested concern of caring friends. Please know we are thinking of you and will hold you in our prayers. I hope in some small way it does help to know others do care. Anne is now rejoicing with Bob somewhere near that Throne of Grace making intercession for those of us still here and waiting too to welcome us home with open arms. Mary
Beth, Michael and David, Leonard and I are saddened to hear that your mother has died. She was the first lady to become my friend when Leonard and I got married. She enjoyed experiencing Disney World and It’s a Small World with our girls in 1986. She also taught one of our girls to swim when we were attending a convention together.
Ann was truly one of a kind. I’ll always remember her kindness, gentleness, and love she showed to others. She was a lady.
Our prayers are with all of you. May God fill your lonely hearts with joyful memories. When you remember your Mother also remember that she will be missed by us too.
Hug each other, comfort each other, be strong for each other because each of you will grieve at different times and will need each other’s support. God will help you.
May you each rely on God for HE is the strongest of all.
Hughes Family-
I offer my sincere condolences at the passing of Mrs. Hughes. I have wonderful memories of her during my time at Sand Hill…she was a caring and gracious lady. May God give you the strength and peace that only He can provide during this difficult time.
David-Mike-Beth:
I returned home for Christmas holidays and
I’m sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. She was a fine lady and she always treated me well on all the visits to your home back when we were growing up. I’m thinking of you guys and if there is anything I can do, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
Darren
David, Mike, and Beth: The world was a better place because your Mother was in it. I remember her as one of the best people I ever knew. Goodness shone from her every day. She inspired me, and advised me, and stays in my heart. She loved you all so much. Rejoice in the fact that you had such a wonderful Mother!
Dear David,
I was so sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. I hope you were able to be there with her. Your mother must have been a wonderful woman as reflected in the beautiful things people say about her. Hopefully, you will gain strength from their kind words and thoughts of her.
David, Mike and Beth,
My heart goes out to each of you this week. Aunt Anne was absolutely a ‘great’ aunt. I will always remember her for her warm smile and how she embraced all of her extended family. Even though Anne has left us, she will be remembered in each of you.
Mike Burnette and Family
Dear Beth and Family,
My heart is filled with saddness at the loss of your mom. I know how close you and your family were with your mom. She truly was a woman of God. I know you take comfort knowing that she is with the Lord.
I wish I could be with you to comfort you, to help you, to hold you, and to pray with you. But, I am here at any time to talk with you, to listen, to comfort you – just give me a call 770-965-2057.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
With love and sympathy,
Kim Damron
Dear Beth and family, Bob and I want to express our love to you and your family at this time. How sweet of you to notify us. We regret that this happened at this Christmas season but the Lord know what he is doing and He knows that your mom was a great christian lady and now she is with the Lord and at peace. We love you and your family and plan to see you real soon.