Dorothy Hughes

February 4, 1951 - November 4, 2019

Dorothy Hughes, 68, of Peoria passed away on Monday November 4, 2019 at Loyola University in Chicago at 3:00 p.m. She was born on February 4, 1951 in Perthshire, MS. to Ned and Mendora (Bell) Thomas. She married Robert L. Hughes. he preceded her in death. Dorothy was a member of Rising Sun Christian Church; where Pastor John L. Gibson presides as Senior Pastor. Dorothy enjoyed taking care of, and spending quality time with her family, watching game shows, reading the Word of God, and was an avid seamstress. Her conversations were always full of wisdom. Dorothy leaves to cherish her most precious memories four sons: Robert Muhammad, Darrell (Shanika) Hughes, Jathen Hughes and Mozell Hughes all of Peoria. Three daughters; Mendoria Hughes of Peoria, Beverly Gordon of Normal, and Barbara Hughes of Peoria; one brother; Andrew Bell of Decatur ; one sister Vera (McKinley) Mack of St. Louis, MO , ten grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Also survives her companion of 30 plus years Edmond Lacey. Nine brothers preceded her in death. Services will be held on Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at Rising Sun Christian at 11:00 a.m. with visitation commencing one hour prior at 10 a.m. Pastor John Gibson will officiate. Dorothy will be laid to rest in the Swan Lake Cemetery.