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In Memory of
Francis Johnston Hughes
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Francis Johnston Hughes, 80, passed away in Houston, TX on Sunday, July 10, 2011 after a lengthy illness. She was born on January 21, 1931 in Snyder, TX to John and Myrtle Johnston and grew up as part of a large and loving family. She went to work early in life and held a number of positions over the years, many in Oilfield Services administrative support and then as a ward clerk in the Snyder hospital before retiring and moving to the Houston area to be closer to her daughter. When she wasn’t working, Francis loved to dance, cross-stitch, and cook for her family and friends.

Francis is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Beverly and Bob Fluke of Houston; brother Dale Johnston of Snyder, sister Marilyn Jo Bradley of Sour Lake, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents John and Myrtle Johnston; brothers John Carl Portis, Royce Johnston, and Tommy Johnston; sisters Elgene Beane, LaRuth Jordan, Sarah McCullough, and Beverly Ainsworth; and her beloved dog Tobey.

A private memorial will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please consider helping the family express appreciation for the wonderful care that Francis received while in hospice by donating to the Vitas Hospice Charitable Fund. Contributions can be made online at http://vitascharityfund.org/ or mailed to:

VITAS Charitable Fund
4848 Loop Central Drive, Ste. 650
Houston, Texas 77027

Charitable Donations may be made to:

VITAS Charitable Fund
4848 Loop Central Drive, Ste. 650, Houston, TX 77027. Website Link

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John Royce Johnston (nephew)

Jody Pickens

Curt and Sharon Webb

Diana Pickens Suniga (niece)

Carrie Burns

Rosemary Samuelson

Cindi Weldon

Karen O'Brien

Virginia Fluke

Deborah Ganelin

Roxanna A. Jones

Tributes

Message from
John Royce Johnston
Mon, 07/11/2011

My Aunt Pud, how do I express how I felt about her. My earliest memories are from when she was living in California......and I was just a young boy.......she was always positive, always hard working and always full of love for her family. She faced hardship and life as well or better than anyone I know, and always had a smile for those she loved. I was fortunate to see her again recently on a short trip to Houston.....my tough as nails Aunt Pud.......I will miss her.

Message from
Rosemary Samuelson
Mon, 07/11/2011

Beverly, just wanted you to know that I am thinking of you during this sad time. I only knew your mom through you but I am sure she was as special as you are. Just know that I am here for you if there is anything you need. Love, Rosemary

Message from
Kelly Ives
Tue, 07/12/2011

Gosh, I had forgotten about her cross stitching. Remember so many times we stayed with her in Snyder when we were growing up.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Beverly.

Message from
Patsy Childress
Tue, 07/12/2011

I have so many great memories of time spent with Aunt Puddy. She was a wonderful person and Aunt. Visited with her as a kid in Deer Park, Texas and San Fernando, California. Was staying with her the night she got word they could pick you up the next day Beverly. We went running everywhere to find everything a baby would need, which believe it or not, was not easy to do that late at night. Made a trip to California with her when I was in high school. Such a "neat" person. Some really great memories. God bless you and bring you comfort that she is with some of her dear brothers and sisters, parents and other family.