Born Sept. 7, 1920 in Philadelphia, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Robert Wallace and Emma Yates Wallace.
She was recently the proud recipient of the President's Volunteer Service Award. Her life epitomized selflessness, a servant's heart, and the unconditional love of God. Memories of her will forever cling to the heart, soul, and mind of all who had the privilege of knowing her. She is survived by her son, John R. Hughes and his wife Phyllis, of Lexington Park, Md, five grandchildren, Carol and David DeBenedictis, Linda and Mark Paolini, Mark Hughes, all of Philadelphia, Pa, Nicole and John Grant-Barajas of Honolulu, HI, and Brittany Grant of Hollywood, Md., and five great-grandchildren, Gianna Paolini, Marcella DeBenedictis, Mariano DeBenedictis, Zeke Grant and Emily Grant.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John M. Hughes.
Memorial contributions may be made to Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, 5005 LBJ Freeway, Suite 250, Dallas, TX 75244.
Born Sept. 7, 1920 in Philadelphia, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Robert Wallace and Emma Yates Wallace.
She was recently the proud recipient of the President's Volunteer Service Award. Her life epitomized selflessness, a servant's heart, and the unconditional love of God. Memories of her will forever cling to the heart, soul, and mind of all who had the privilege of knowing her. She is survived by her son, John R. Hughes and his wife Phyllis, of Lexington Park, Md, five grandchildren, Carol and David DeBenedictis, Linda and Mark Paolini, Mark Hughes, all of Philadelphia, Pa, Nicole and John Grant-Barajas of Honolulu, HI, and Brittany Grant of Hollywood, Md., and five great-grandchildren, Gianna Paolini, Marcella DeBenedictis, Mariano DeBenedictis, Zeke Grant and Emily Grant.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John M. Hughes.
Memorial contributions may be made to Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, 5005 LBJ Freeway, Suite 250, Dallas, TX 75244.
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