Mary Sanders Hughes, 59, was called home to God at 11:45 p.m. November 21, 2016 at her home in Oakville, MO, under the care of family and BJC Hospice.
She was born in Indianola, MS on August 3, 1957, the daughter of John (Stanny) Sanders and Janie Dale, and was a resident of Oakville for nearly 30 years.
She married the love of her life, Robert Hughes, on October 20, 1979 at her mother and father’s home in Greenwood, MS.
Mary had an unwavering passion for Christ and a love for writing and speaking about her faith. She authored stories, devotionals, poetry, Bible studies and was published in numerous books, magazines, and newspapers. Her stories are known for depicting her reflections of seeking God in every day moments. Mary enjoyed riding her bike, working in the garden, Bible studies, and spending time with people she loved.
As an active member of her beloved church, Canaan Baptist in St. Louis, Mary participated in Women’s Ministries and prayer circles and facilitated Bible studies. Her heart for God and Christ enabled her to reach out and touch the lives of many people; providing meals for the sick and bereaved, praying with friends through difficult times, and giving hope and love to all who crossed her path. She often said, “God is good all the time.”
She is survived by her husband, Robert Hughes and two daughters, Margo (Shane) Cook and Julie Hughes of St. Louis, MO and sister, Penny (Mack) Varner of Vicksburg, MS.
Mary was preceded in death by her mother and father John S. Sanders and Janie C. Dale, her stepfather Matt Dale, her aunt Viola B. Sanders, and her sister Peggy Sparkman.
A homecoming celebration and memorial will be held at Canaan Baptist Church, Thursday December 1 at 6pm.
In lieu of flowers, tributes and memorials can be made to Canaan Baptist Church or Missouri Baptist Medical Center in Mary’s name.
She was born in Indianola, MS on August 3, 1957, the daughter of John (Stanny) Sanders and Janie Dale, and was a resident of Oakville for nearly 30 years.
She married the love of her life, Robert Hughes, on October 20, 1979 at her mother and father’s home in Greenwood, MS.
Mary had an unwavering passion for Christ and a love for writing and speaking about her faith. She authored stories, devotionals, poetry, Bible studies and was published in numerous books, magazines, and newspapers. Her stories are known for depicting her reflections of seeking God in every day moments. Mary enjoyed riding her bike, working in the garden, Bible studies, and spending time with people she loved.
As an active member of her beloved church, Canaan Baptist in St. Louis, Mary participated in Women’s Ministries and prayer circles and facilitated Bible studies. Her heart for God and Christ enabled her to reach out and touch the lives of many people; providing meals for the sick and bereaved, praying with friends through difficult times, and giving hope and love to all who crossed her path. She often said, “God is good all the time.”
She is survived by her husband, Robert Hughes and two daughters, Margo (Shane) Cook and Julie Hughes of St. Louis, MO and sister, Penny (Mack) Varner of Vicksburg, MS.
Mary was preceded in death by her mother and father John S. Sanders and Janie C. Dale, her stepfather Matt Dale, her aunt Viola B. Sanders, and her sister Peggy Sparkman.
A homecoming celebration and memorial will be held at Canaan Baptist Church, Thursday December 1 at 6pm.
In lieu of flowers, tributes and memorials can be made to Canaan Baptist Church or Missouri Baptist Medical Center in Mary’s name.
Mary Sanders Hughes, 59, was called home to God at 11:45 p.m. November 21, 2016 at her home in Oakville, MO, under the care of family and BJC Hospice.
She was born in Indianola, MS on August 3, 1957, the daughter of John (Stanny) Sanders and Janie Dale, and was a resident of Oakville for nearly 30 years.
She married the love of her life, Robert Hughes, on October 20, 1979 at her mother and father’s home in Greenwood, MS.
Mary had an unwavering passion for Christ and a love for writing and speaking about her faith. She authored stories, devotionals, poetry, Bible studies and was published in numerous books, magazines, and newspapers. Her stories are known for depicting her reflections of seeking God in every day moments. Mary enjoyed riding her bike, working in the garden, Bible studies, and spending time with people she loved.
As an active member of her beloved church, Canaan Baptist in St. Louis, Mary participated in Women’s Ministries and prayer circles and facilitated Bible studies. Her heart for God and Christ enabled her to reach out and touch the lives of many people; providing meals for the sick and bereaved, praying with friends through difficult times, and giving hope and love to all who crossed her path. She often said, “God is good all the time.”
She is survived by her husband, Robert Hughes and two daughters, Margo (Shane) Cook and Julie Hughes of St. Louis, MO and sister, Penny (Mack) Varner of Vicksburg, MS.
Mary was preceded in death by her mother and father John S. Sanders and Janie C. Dale, her stepfather Matt Dale, her aunt Viola B. Sanders, and her sister Peggy Sparkman.
A homecoming celebration and memorial will be held at Canaan Baptist Church, Thursday December 1 at 6pm.
In lieu of flowers, tributes and memorials can be made to Canaan Baptist Church or Missouri Baptist Medical Center in Mary’s name.
She was born in Indianola, MS on August 3, 1957, the daughter of John (Stanny) Sanders and Janie Dale, and was a resident of Oakville for nearly 30 years.
She married the love of her life, Robert Hughes, on October 20, 1979 at her mother and father’s home in Greenwood, MS.
Mary had an unwavering passion for Christ and a love for writing and speaking about her faith. She authored stories, devotionals, poetry, Bible studies and was published in numerous books, magazines, and newspapers. Her stories are known for depicting her reflections of seeking God in every day moments. Mary enjoyed riding her bike, working in the garden, Bible studies, and spending time with people she loved.
As an active member of her beloved church, Canaan Baptist in St. Louis, Mary participated in Women’s Ministries and prayer circles and facilitated Bible studies. Her heart for God and Christ enabled her to reach out and touch the lives of many people; providing meals for the sick and bereaved, praying with friends through difficult times, and giving hope and love to all who crossed her path. She often said, “God is good all the time.”
She is survived by her husband, Robert Hughes and two daughters, Margo (Shane) Cook and Julie Hughes of St. Louis, MO and sister, Penny (Mack) Varner of Vicksburg, MS.
Mary was preceded in death by her mother and father John S. Sanders and Janie C. Dale, her stepfather Matt Dale, her aunt Viola B. Sanders, and her sister Peggy Sparkman.
A homecoming celebration and memorial will be held at Canaan Baptist Church, Thursday December 1 at 6pm.
In lieu of flowers, tributes and memorials can be made to Canaan Baptist Church or Missouri Baptist Medical Center in Mary’s name.
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