Mamie C. Hughes, age 98 of Dandridge passed away Thursday, September 13, 2018. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jess and Ollie Derrick Bush, husband, Ponder Hughes; son, Bill Hughes; and brothers, James and Shannon Bush. She is survived by her son, Johnny (Wanda) Hughes of Dandridge; daughter, Brenda (Raymond) Donahue of Knoxville; sisters, Jane Garing of Alabama and Zola Ketner of Jefferson City; 5 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Graveside services will be held, Sunday, September 16, 2018, 2:00pm at Hills Union Cemetery with Rev. John Clark officiating. Calling hours will be from 12:00 to 6:00 PM Saturday at Farrar Funeral Home, Dandridge. Family visitation only will be from 6:00 to 7:00 PM. Pallbearers will be grandchildren, Wendy Donahue, Jennifer Hightower, Shannon Donahue, Robin Hughes, Doug Hughes, and great grandchild Jesse Hughes.
The family wants to send a special thank you to the employees of Franklin Cottage and Smoky Mountain Hospice for the love and care they showed Mamie.
In lieu of flowers, make donations to the Hills Union Cemetery Fund Association, 2383 Hills Chapel Road, Dandridge, TN 37725.