Debra Hughes

Debra A. (Bowman) Hughes, 73, of Central City, passed away November 8, 2018 in Saint Louis University Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. She was born August 29, 1945 in Monticello, daughter of Floyd Bowman and Betty (Primmer) Bowman. Debra is survived by her son, Todd G. Hughes of Centralia; a brother: Craig Bowman and wife Sheila of Bixby, Ok; a sister: Teena Minnis of Tacoma, WA; three grandchildren: Keirsty Hughes of Springfield, IL, Kairei Hughes of Fredericksburg, VA, and Devin Prose of Springfield, IL; three great-grandchildren: Kameron; Jayce Noah; and Charlotte Ann; and several nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents: Floyd and Betty Bowman. Debra has dedicated her life to those she loved, cared about, and even to those whom she did not know. She has always fought, for an individual's constitutional rights, for those who could not. She was energetic, determined, compassionate, and would do whatever it took, to accomplish goals, she set out. This being said, she had a great sense of humor. Debra enjoyed her last 14 years, as Business Office Manager, at Vandalia Rehabilitation and Health Care Center, in Vandalia, Illinois. Prior to this position, she dedicated herself to Chamber of Commerce duties, in Springfield, IL; Taylorville, IL and Centralia, IL. During her lifetime, she was involved in a number of organizations. Naming just a few - Southern Illinois Coalition of Chambers, Centralia Rotary member. First Night Greater Centralia Founding Committee, Kaskaskia College Small business Advisory Council, Women in Management, and Kids at Risk Coalition. Debra enjoyed having family close, in her life, and above all, giving each member as much emotional support, that was possible. She was an amazing cook and baker! Homemade pies, were her specialty. A Celebration of Life Service will be held Wednesday, August 21, 2019 at 2:00 PM at the Sutherland-Garnier Funeral Home in Centralia with Pastor Steve Upchurch officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Six Lemons and Band Aide and will be accepted at the Sutherland-Garnier Funeral Home and Cremation Services at 235 North Sycamore Street Centralia, Illinois 62801, (618)532-3523, who is honored to be of service to the Hughes Family. Online condolences may be made to the family by visiting www.sutherlandfuneralhome.com

Debra Hughes

August 29, 1945 - November 8, 2018