Hughes, JoAnn

January 27, 2012

JoAnn Page Hughes

JoAnn Page Hughes, 58, passed away Friday, January 27, 2012 at her home after a 12 year battle with breast cancer. She fought this battle the same way she lived her life, with never ending determination, faith and hope. JoAnn was an active supporter and fund raiser for Relay for Life, the Susan G. Komen Foundation and the American Heart Association. Her kind and generous nature have touched the lives of many. Her family meant everything to her. JoAnn was a loving and devoted wife to her husband Jim for 37 years. The lights of JoAnns’ life were her devoted daughter Jessica who stood by her mom’s side passionately and heroically, and her precious grandson James who brought never ending joy to her life. She was a kind and loving friend to many, including her closest lifelong friends, Stella Walch, Janna Wyatt and Debbie LaRowe. She leaves behind her beloved dog, Merlin, to comfort her family in the quiet moments, when they will miss her most. Her sweet and generous nature will forever be held dear in our hearts. She will be missed by many. She was born September 29, 1953 in Wilson County daughter of Bessie Johnson Page and the late Thomas Franklin Page. JoAnn retired from the City of Wilson Water Department where she was a laboratory manager. In addition to her father she was preceded in death by her sisters, Pamela Sturgil and Debbie Griffin.

She is survived in addition to her mother, by her husband James W. Hughes; daughter Jessica Hughes MacGregor of Spring Hope, and a grandson James Gordon MacGregor; brothers, Timothy Page of Nashville and Mitchell Page of Houston, TX.

Funeral service will be held 7:00PM Wednesday night at Cornerstone Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Daniel Moss and Rev. Buddy Pate officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:00 PM prior to the service, and other times at the home. Burial will noon on Thursday at Rocky Mount Memorial Park.

Jim,Jessica,James Family,Friends, We were so sorry to hear about Jo Ann. She was to young.I am so glad she had a loving and caring Family to be there for her during her battle and also her devoted friends.She was so lucky to have you all.Your God was there in the middle of all of her and your battles that each and every one of you went through with her and GOD will be there to help you get through this. Will keep you in our prayers.
Connie & David Moore
moorec888@aol.com

Jim and Jessica, I am so sorry to hear about Jo Anne This is a very difficult time in your life, but I promise you, life will get better. She would want you to go on with your life and enjoy it. May she rest in peace forever.
Judy Medlin
jm1941@embarqmail.com

Jessica & James,
What can we say at a time like this? Your mom was the light of your life... She fought a hard battle , but she won the war. She is at peace and is hurting no more. James, You were your grandmom's pride and joy.. Continue to live the life that she helped you to achieve and always remember she loved you and mom more than life itself.
Mr. E and I are always here for both of you... Remember God loves you and we do too......
Charles and Linda Ethridge
mre@embarqmail.com