Obituary: Mildred Virginia Hughes, of Westminster

Obituary: Mildred Virginia Hughes, of Westminster died Monday, January 17, 2022, on Martin Luther King’s Birthday, at her home. 

Born February 6 ,1921 she was 100 years old- two weeks shy of celebrating her 101st birthday. She was the only child of the late Charles King and Mildred (Mommil) Wilson King Robinson. She was the wife of the late James Hughes, who predeceased her in 1980.

Virginia was a graduate of the former Robert Moton Schoolhouse on Church St. She was employed as a secretary of Robert Moton School on Center St. under the late Dr. Francis Gates principal. She was also employed by the State of Maryland at the Henryton Center in Sykesville, where she retired. She was a lifelong member of the Union Street United Methodist Church. She enjoyed traveling and shopping, participating in church activities, and cherished spending time with family and friends.

Surviving is her devoted caregiver of many years and cousin whom she raised Andrea Mack of Westminster; daughter Laverne Hughes of Baltimore; and beloved dog of 13 years “Gucci”, who she immensely spoiled. She also leaves granddaughter Kendra Miller of Upper Marlboro; great-grandson Jeremiah Pace of Texas; and great-great-grandson Jeremiah Pace of Alaska; dedicated neighbor and friend Mabelle “Celinda” Randolph of Westminster; personal chief/baker Edna Roper; and a host of cousins.

In addition to her husband and parents she was predeceased by her daughter and son-in-law Dr. Loretta Miller and General Willie Miller.

The family will receive friends at Pritts Funeral Home & Chapel, 412 Washington Rd., Westminster on Friday, January 28th from 6 to 8 pm.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 29, 2022, at 11 am with visitation at 10 am at Westminster United Methodist, 165 East Main St., Westminster with Rev. Dr. Alfreda Wiggins officiating. Masks are required at church.

Interment will be at Western Chapel Cemetery. With a repast following at Westminster United Methodist Church.

Memorial donations may be made to Virginia’s church, Union St. United Methodist Church, 22 Union St., Westminster, Md 21157.

Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.prittsfuneralhome.com.

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