Celebrating the life of
Nancy Armistead Nicholson Hughes
October 07, 1929 - October 06, 2009
Nancy Armistead Nicholson Hughes died Tuesday afternoon, October 6, 2009, the day before her 80th birthday. She was surrounded by family and friends and was in good health up to the day of her death. All of us who knew her will miss the joy she brought to everything she did, her indomitable good cheer, her patience, wisdom and humor.
She was married to William Arthur Hughes in December of 1950 and was still with him the day she passed away, happy in her marriage, content with the home they made together. Her enduring partnership with her husband was the core of the family and was reflected in the love she expressed so avidly for her children.
Nancy earned a Registered Nursing Degree from the University of Virginia. She returned to school in her middle years to acquire her BSN at Armstrong University and worked in the nursing field for more than thirty years, including a long career at Memorial Hospital where she rose to the position of Assistant Director of Nursing.
After retiring she turned her attention to painting and drawing, working happily to capture her vision of life on Isle of Hope and promoting the arts in every way she could. Her days were filled with the things she loved to do, especially spending time with her three beloved grandsons. She was also an avid reader, an engaging conversationalist, an empathetic and compassionate friend and neighbor, and the best wife, Mom, and grandmother anyone could ever have.
Nancy was an active member of the Isle of Hope United Methodist Church for more than forty years where she attended the Seekers Sunday school class. She was a former chairperson for the church's annual "Day on the Island" bazaar and served in many other roles.
Nancy Hughes is survived by her husband of 59 years, Bill Hughes, a daughter, Hope Harris, and her husband Rick, two sons, Jennings Lee, and his wife Amy, and William Armistead, as well as by three grandsons, Jennings, Jr., William and Harrison. She also leaves behind two sisters, Virginia Garrett and Eline Hancock, and a brother, James Nicholson.
Visitation will be 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, October 8, 2009 at Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel.
Funeral Service will be 11:00 a.m., Friday, October 9, 2009 at Isle of Hope United Methodist Church.
Burial will be in the Greenwich section of Bonaventure Cemetery.
Remembrances may be made to the Green House Project in care of Isle of Hope United Methodist Church, 412 Parkersburg Road, Savannah, GA 31406.
My most sincere sympathy to you and your family. I will surely miss my dear friend and will never forget our years in Nursing school. We have been e-mail buddies for several years and I feel blessed that I had a message from her on Oct.6th. May the good Lord be with you all in your time of sorrow.
- Elsie Schilling, Dolton, IL
I am truly sorry for your loss. I knew Nancy professionally, as I had the opportunity to work with her as a colleague and boss. I have always found her to be a giving, caring and talented woman. I am sorry that I could not attend the services so that I could honor her personally but please accept my sincere sympathy. Respectfully, Susan Barker
- Susan Barker, Richmond Hill, GA
I got to know Nancy through her art sales with the Isle of Hope Artisan's League. Earlier this year we spent a morning together as docents for a Landings Art Association show and had the best chat - her love of UVA where my daughter Molly is a 3rd year, her nursing career, her love of art, and mostly, her love of her husband. I will always remember that she said she laughed with him every day. What a joyful lovely woman. I hope your memories of her will give you comfort.
- Beth Logan, Savannah, GA
Thinking of all of you today. Love and prayers are surrounding you today. So sorry about your mom. Steve,Melanie,Brandon & Kristen Sudge
- Melanie Sudge, Buford, GA
We are so sorry to hear about your loss of Nancy..I will alwys remember our younger days together..Our love and prayers go with you..Sincerly Carol, Michael and Scott
- Carol Bergmann, Savannah, GA
To all of the Family- I am very sad to hear about your Mother. I will alwyas remember her smile and giving nature. My thoughts are with you since I can not be there in person. With love and prayers, Kathy
- Kathy Mathis O'Shea, Ridgefield, CT
Lee, Amy, Jennings, Will, and Harrison, We are so sorry for the loss of your beloved mother and grandmother. We send our thoughts and prayers to you all through this difficult time. Nancy's warmth and caring, and her joyful personality will be missed by us all.
- Kelly & Ed Haywood, Valrico, FL
Lee, Amy, Jennings, Will and Harrison, To you go our deepest sympathies at the passing of your Mother and Grandmother. Nancy was a wonderful, warm person and will remain so in our memories. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you.
- Ken, Annette, Solon and Anna Rose Carter, Savannah, GA
Bill and Family, Lee and I are deeply saddened by your profound loss. We loved Nancy and will surely miss her.
- Lee and Sally Adcock, Hoover, AL
Lee, Amy and Family, Ellie and I are deeply saddened by your Mom's passing. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. Greg & Ellie Gardner
- Greg Gardner, San Clemente, CA
Dear Bill, Lee, Amy, Jennings, William and Harrison: May God be with you and bless you in this time of trial. Nancy was a lovely person whose company I enjoyed. Your memories of her and God's love will sustain you in the days ahead.
- William Thomas Haywood, Columbia, TN
Dear Bill and the entire Family.We were so surprised and shocked to learn of Nancy's passing.You have so many wonderful happy memories and the closeness of the family will get you through this period.She was a wonderful and talented wife,mother and grandmother and she will be missed.You are in our prayers.
- Tom and Judy Mahoney, Savannah, GA
Billy, Hope and family So very sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. Extending deep and heartfelt sympathy to you and your family.
- Ray & Linda Stripp, Savannah, GA
Dear Bill, Lee, Amy and all of the Hughes family ~ Please accept my deepest sympathy in the loss of your beloved wife, mother, mother-in-law and grandmother. I will always have the fondest memories of one of the lovliest, talented and dearest ladies I've ever known. May God lift you up and sustain you through the days to come. I'll be keeping you all in my prayers.
- Barbara Duttenhaver LaRossa, Savannah, GA
Nancy was such a sweet person and great neighbor. I will miss the occasional conversations we had in her living room. Isle of Hope won't be the same without her.
- Rodney Greaves, Savannah, GA
Nancy was such a sweet person and great neighbor. I will miss the occasional conversations we had in her living room. Isle of Hope won't be the same without her.
- Rodney Greaves, Savannah, GA
Lee: I am so shocked and sorry to hear today of your mother's passing. Please know you, Amy, the boys, and your dad are all in my thoughts and prayers.
- Helen Waters, Savannah, GA
Dear Lee & the rest of the Hughes Family, Our hearts are with you after having heard about Nancy's passing. Your strong family and abundance of good friends are here for you during this time of rememberance and healing.
- Branch & Kara Sinkule, Atlanta, GA
Dear Bill, Lee and all of your many loved ones, Keith and I send our warmest thoughts to you in your profound loss. I shall remember Nancy as a dear friend who accepted all of us where we were and lightened our hearts. Keith has always respected her skill and compassion as an accomplished caregiver. We had looked forward to more of her lovely artwork. Our deepest condolences, The Dimonds
- Julie Dimond, Savannah, GA
Dear Bill, Lee and all of your many loved ones, Keith and I send our warmest thoughts to you in your profound loss. I shall remember Nancy as a dear friend who accepted all of us where we were and lightened our hearts. Keith has always respected her skill and compassion as an accomplished caregiver. We had looked forward to more of her lovely artwork. Our deepest condolences, The Dimonds
- Julie Dimond, Savannah, GA
My most sincere sympathy to you and your family. I will surely miss my dear friend and will never forget our years in Nursing school. We have been e-mail buddies for several years and I feel blessed that I had a message from her on Oct.6th. May the good Lord be with you all in your time of sorrow.
- Elsie Schilling, Dolton, IL
I am truly sorry for your loss. I knew Nancy professionally, as I had the opportunity to work with her as a colleague and boss. I have always found her to be a giving, caring and talented woman. I am sorry that I could not attend the services so that I could honor her personally but please accept my sincere sympathy. Respectfully, Susan Barker
- Susan Barker, Richmond Hill, GA
I got to know Nancy through her art sales with the Isle of Hope Artisan's League. Earlier this year we spent a morning together as docents for a Landings Art Association show and had the best chat - her love of UVA where my daughter Molly is a 3rd year, her nursing career, her love of art, and mostly, her love of her husband. I will always remember that she said she laughed with him every day. What a joyful lovely woman. I hope your memories of her will give you comfort.
- Beth Logan, Savannah, GA
Thinking of all of you today. Love and prayers are surrounding you today. So sorry about your mom. Steve,Melanie,Brandon & Kristen Sudge
- Melanie Sudge, Buford, GA
We are so sorry to hear about your loss of Nancy..I will alwys remember our younger days together..Our love and prayers go with you..Sincerly Carol, Michael and Scott
- Carol Bergmann, Savannah, GA
To all of the Family- I am very sad to hear about your Mother. I will alwyas remember her smile and giving nature. My thoughts are with you since I can not be there in person. With love and prayers, Kathy
- Kathy Mathis O'Shea, Ridgefield, CT
Lee, Amy, Jennings, Will, and Harrison, We are so sorry for the loss of your beloved mother and grandmother. We send our thoughts and prayers to you all through this difficult time. Nancy's warmth and caring, and her joyful personality will be missed by us all.
- Kelly & Ed Haywood, Valrico, FL
Lee, Amy, Jennings, Will and Harrison, To you go our deepest sympathies at the passing of your Mother and Grandmother. Nancy was a wonderful, warm person and will remain so in our memories. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you.
- Ken, Annette, Solon and Anna Rose Carter, Savannah, GA
Bill and Family, Lee and I are deeply saddened by your profound loss. We loved Nancy and will surely miss her.
- Lee and Sally Adcock, Hoover, AL
Lee, Amy and Family, Ellie and I are deeply saddened by your Mom's passing. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. Greg & Ellie Gardner
- Greg Gardner, San Clemente, CA
Dear Bill, Lee, Amy, Jennings, William and Harrison: May God be with you and bless you in this time of trial. Nancy was a lovely person whose company I enjoyed. Your memories of her and God's love will sustain you in the days ahead.
- William Thomas Haywood, Columbia, TN
Dear Bill and the entire Family.We were so surprised and shocked to learn of Nancy's passing.You have so many wonderful happy memories and the closeness of the family will get you through this period.She was a wonderful and talented wife,mother and grandmother and she will be missed.You are in our prayers.
- Tom and Judy Mahoney, Savannah, GA
Billy, Hope and family So very sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. Extending deep and heartfelt sympathy to you and your family.
- Ray & Linda Stripp, Savannah, GA
Dear Bill, Lee, Amy and all of the Hughes family ~ Please accept my deepest sympathy in the loss of your beloved wife, mother, mother-in-law and grandmother. I will always have the fondest memories of one of the lovliest, talented and dearest ladies I've ever known. May God lift you up and sustain you through the days to come. I'll be keeping you all in my prayers.
- Barbara Duttenhaver LaRossa, Savannah, GA
Nancy was such a sweet person and great neighbor. I will miss the occasional conversations we had in her living room. Isle of Hope won't be the same without her.
- Rodney Greaves, Savannah, GA
Nancy was such a sweet person and great neighbor. I will miss the occasional conversations we had in her living room. Isle of Hope won't be the same without her.
- Rodney Greaves, Savannah, GA
Lee: I am so shocked and sorry to hear today of your mother's passing. Please know you, Amy, the boys, and your dad are all in my thoughts and prayers.
- Helen Waters, Savannah, GA
Dear Lee & the rest of the Hughes Family, Our hearts are with you after having heard about Nancy's passing. Your strong family and abundance of good friends are here for you during this time of rememberance and healing.
- Branch & Kara Sinkule, Atlanta, GA
Dear Bill, Lee and all of your many loved ones, Keith and I send our warmest thoughts to you in your profound loss. I shall remember Nancy as a dear friend who accepted all of us where we were and lightened our hearts. Keith has always respected her skill and compassion as an accomplished caregiver. We had looked forward to more of her lovely artwork. Our deepest condolences, The Dimonds
- Julie Dimond, Savannah, GA
Dear Bill, Lee and all of your many loved ones, Keith and I send our warmest thoughts to you in your profound loss. I shall remember Nancy as a dear friend who accepted all of us where we were and lightened our hearts. Keith has always respected her skill and compassion as an accomplished caregiver. We had looked forward to more of her lovely artwork. Our deepest condolences, The Dimonds
- Julie Dimond, Savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
