Frances Blowers

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PERKINSVILLE - Frances R. Hughes, 93, formerly of 10886 Isaman Rd., passed away peacefully at the Livingston County Skilled Nursing Facility in Mt. Morris late Saturday evening, Sept. 24, 2005.
Frances was born April 21, 1912, in Franklinville, the daughter of Arthur G. and Myrtle (Milhollen) Blowers. She resided during her early years in Franklinville prior to moving to the Perkinsville area when she was a young child. She remained in Perkinsville for most of the remainder of her life until moving to Mt. Morris a few years ago.

Frances and Raymond Hughes entered into a loving marriage on Aug. 25, 1931, in Naples, and together they celebrated over 59 years of marriage prior to Raymond's passing away in October 1990.

Throughout the years, Frances was a housewife and homemaker. However, she also enjoyed hanging wallpaper and was a caterer who cooked for many of the local community and personal events. Some of her specialties included feather bed rolls, lemon bread, banana nut bread and her Christmas dinners.

Frances loved making candy, as evidenced by her teaching many people how to make it. Crocheting hats, dolls, Afghans, mittens and any other item she wanted was also a favorite hobby of hers.

Attending and being very active in her church was very important to Frances. She was a lifelong member of St. Peter's United Church of Christ in Perkinsville, and she was involved in the Church Ladies Aid. She was also a member of the Rebecca's Lodge, the Perk-O-Laters, and the Perkinsville Ladies Auxiliary for more than 30 years.

Frances was a loving wife, mother and 'grandma-on-the-bed who always had the cookies ready' who will truly be missed by her family and friends.

Frances was predeceased by her parents Arthur G. and Mrytle Blowers; her husband Raymond Hughes; her sons Raymond Jr. 'Buster' and Donald Hughes; her sisters Marie Wood, Margaret Campbell and Helen Sahrle; and her brother Andrew Blowers. She is survived by her son Robert (Bonnie) Hughes of Perkinsville; grandchildren Tracy Hughes of Perkinsville, Everett (Shelly) Frank of Hornell, Jodi (Scott) Conrad of Wayland and Rob (Jackie) Hughes of Cohocton; great-grandchildren Jacob and Jeffrey Frank, David and Alicia Kiefer, Brandon and Collin Conrad and Lauren Hughes; special friend Lil Kleperak of Akron; and several nieces and nephews.

Frances' family and friends called 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday at the St. George-Stanton Funeral Home, 109 West Naples St., Wayland. Her funeral service was celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Peter's United Church of Christ in Perkinsville, the Rev. Eihlers officiating. Interment and committal prayers followed her celebration at St. Peter's Cemetery.

Contributions in Frances R. Hughes' memory may be made to St. Peter's United Church of Christ, County Route 90, Perkinsville, NY 14529. (GCE, September 29, 2005, p4)

Frances married Raymond G. Hughes on 25 Aug 1931 in Naples, Ontario County, New York. Raymond (son of Frank L. Hughes and Minnie Hoffman) was born on 14 Jan 1905 in Sparta, Livingston County, New York; died on 16 Oct 1990 in Dansville, Livingston County, New York; was buried in Saint Peter's Cemetery, Perkinsville, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]