05/21/2018
The rock of the Hughes Family, LaRea Hughes (86) of Longview, passed on to her home in heaven on Saturday, May 19, 2018. She went to peace, the same way she lived, surrounded by her loving family.
Rea was born April 20, 1932 in Patroon, Texas, to Johnnie and Etta Risinger. Rea graduated from Shelbyville High School from a class of 19. She then built her business prowess by attending business school in Beaumont. In 1954, she met the love of her life, OD Hughes, in Center, Texas.
Together with her husband, this southern beauty, loving sister, devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend led a full life where her steadfast nature and quiet support produced an influential and caring family as well as many successful business ventures. She was instrumental in the Hughes’ thriving family business, H&W Power Sports. She found great joy working with, supporting and guiding her husband and family for the last 64 years.
Rea passed down her quick-witted sense of humor and Christian servant’s heart to her family. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church for over 40 years and is currently a member at Mobberly Baptist Church.
The family will receive friends at Radar Funeral Home on Tuesday, May 22 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. A celebration of her life will be held on Wednesday, May 23 at 10:00 a.m. in the sanctuary at Mobberly Baptist Church with interment to follow at Rosewood Park Cemetery in Longview. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Dunnigan Cemetery at 1936 FM 2261 Shelbyville, Texas 75973.
Rea is survived by:
Children:
Glynn Hughes and wife, Linda
Mark Hughes and wife, Dianne
Cheryl Hughes
Kyle Hughes and wife, Lisa
Grandchildren:
Collin Hughes and wife, Tracy
Stephanie Lowe and husband, Dustin
Sommer Wadle and husband, John
Becky Davis and husband, Michael
Ashley Hughes
Brittany Taylor and husband, Hunter
Buddy Hughes and wife, Jessica
Cameron Bridges
Matt Hughes and wife, Maddie
Taylor Flechtner
Jordan Brennan and husband, Kaelan
Cole Hughes
Jansen Hughes
Zach Hughes
14 great-grandchildren
Siblings:
Robert Risinger
Ruth Smith and husband, Lamar
Jaunita Smith and husband, Tommy
Sisters-in-law:
June Hughes
Janice Hughes
Edra Hughes
Rea also leaves a host of extended family and friends with special recognition to her caretaker and friend, Angela Singleton.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Johnnie and Etta Risinger; husband, OD Hughes; sister-in-law, Betty Risinger; brothers-in-law, Weldon Hughes; Grady Hughes; Billy Ray Hughes and his wife, Melba; OB Hughes; and Donald Hughes and his wife, Paulette.
A memorial guestbook may be signed at www.raderfh.com.
