E. Jeanette Hughes (Sams)

JEANETTE HUGHES 87, of Sutherlin, Oregon passed away Monday, December 10, 2012 at her home with her family. She was born December 23, 1924 in Wickliffe, Kentucky to Burnley L. and Cozette Sams. On September 20, 1947 she married Douglas E. Hughes. Jeanette lived in Banning, California, Sun City West, Arizona and Anaheim, California prior to moving to Sutherlin 5 years ago. Mrs. Hughes worked for many years as a Bookkeeper at an insurance office until she retired in 1985. She was always a strong church member and enjoyed ceramics, gardening and playing the piano. Survivors include her husband of 65 years Doug Hughes of Sutherlin, Oregon; daughter Susan Howie of Banning, California; granddaughter Tammy Gidcumb and her husband Jim; great grandchildren Madeline, Wyatt, Dalton and Charlotte Gidcumb all of Sutherlin, Oregon. Memorial services will be held Saturday, December 15, 2012 at 10:00 am at Faith Baptist Church. Pastor Todd Neff will officiate. A reception will follow at the church. The family would like to send a special thank you to their church family at Faith Baptist and caregivers Kathy, Bonny, Billie and Linda from Mercy Hospice. Private cremation rites have been held.