Wanda Jean Hughes' Obituary
Wanda Jean Hughes, age 94, of Charleston, IL passed away at 12:03 a.m. on Monday, August 13, 2018 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center, Coles County, IL. She was born August 2, 1924 in Westfield, IL, the daughter of Charles E. Miller and Iva Pearl Farris Miller.Survivors include her sons, James D. Hughes (Brenda) of Elgin, IL; Michael L. Hughes (Patricia) of Charleston, IL and Randolf E. Hughes of Champaign, IL; daughter, Sandra J. Kazarian (Brian) of Sun Valley CA; sisters, Elaine Richard Whikanack (Pastor Jim) of Charleston, IL and Charlene Way (Jack) of McHenry, IL; ten grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Dorothy Garbi and daughter in law, Laurie Hughes.Wanda retired as an Executive Secretary for Trailmobile and Eastern Illinois University. She was a current member of the Charleston United Methodist Church and a former member of Westfield United Methodist Church. Wanda volunteered for Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center, Red Cross and Tarble Art Center and was a member of the Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospital Guild. Wanda was an avid traveler; she traveled her entire life and traveled to China when she was 80 years old.Graveside service and burial will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 18, 2018 at Enon Cemetery, rural Ashmore, IL with Father Jeff Kozuszek officiating.Memorial donations may be made to Iva P. Miller Special Education Scholarship c/o Eastern Illinois University, Special Education Dept., 600 Lincoln Ave., Charleston, IL 61920.To view the full obituary, send condolence message, light a candle or post photos, visit www.markwellfuneralhome.com. Markwell Funeral Home of Casey, IL is in charge of the arrangements. SERVICES Graveside Service Saturday, August 18, 2018 11:00 AM Enon Cemetery South of Ashmore, Illinois,
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