Mrs. Benetta J. Hughes

December 21, 1935 – August 21, 2024

Mrs. Benetta J. Hughes, age 88, of Fort Payne, Alabama, passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at DeKalb Regional Medical Center.

She is survived by:

Husband of 49 years: Ronald Hughes

Daughters: Kelly (Chris) King, Stacey Killian, & Heather Lutes

Grandchildren: Lee (Cassie) Trotman, Chris Trotman, Brittany Bone, & Rickey Esslinger

Several Great-Grandchildren

Preceded in death by:

Parents: Ben Lankford & Lillie Kean Lankford

Siblings: Virginia Reed, Mary Ann Hester, Terry Lankford, & Peggy Bailey

The family is accepting flowers or donations to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (stjude.org)

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Funeral

Date of Funeral: Saturday, August 24, 2024

Funeral Location: Graveside Service at Glenwood Cemetery in Fort Payne, AL

Funeral Time: 11:00 AM

Officiating: Minister Chris King

Burial

Date of Burial: Saturday, August 24, 2024

Burial Location: Glenwood Cemetery in Fort Payne, Alabama

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12 entries.

Kay Robison Luongo from Naples Florida wrote on August 23, 2024 at 5:33 pm

Beretta was a beautiful person. So said to loose the last of Uncle Ben’ s five children. My mother, Sudie Lankford Robison, particularly loved Benetta.

Brenda johnson Cameron wrote on August 23, 2024 at 4:53 pm

Bennie was beautiful her entire life.i watched her from afar as her younger cousin, and enjoy my sweet cousin Kelly with love and admiration as my connection to home..there’s an empty spot for Mother’s only brother’s children.

Scott Barron from Springfield TN wrote on August 23, 2024 at 3:28 am

I am so sorry for your loss. It is tough to lose your mama.

Jeff Lewis from Sylvania wrote on August 23, 2024 at 1:08 am

Sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers. Jeff Lewis and Jeff Clark

Jeff &Janie clark from Valleyhead wrote on August 23, 2024 at 1:07 am

Thoughts and prayers

Tammy Blevins from Fort Payne wrote on August 23, 2024 at 12:05 am

Ron and Kelly, I am so sorry to hear about Benetta! What a good woman she was, she worked with my Mom for many years. Praying for God's wonderful comfort today and in the days to come.

Tykaron, and Tracy from Henagar wrote on August 22, 2024 at 11:48 pm

Kelly, we are so sorry about your mom. You, and your family are in our thoughts, and prayers.

sarah johnson from lawrenceville wrote on August 22, 2024 at 10:52 pm

Sad to know my first cousin is gone. She was a big part of my childhood.

Sarah Haase from Alabaster, Alabama wrote on August 22, 2024 at 9:55 pm

Benny was my first cousin. When she was in high school and started driving, she let me go places with her! I loved her dearly. She is the last of my much loved Lankford cousins.

Linda Allen from Higdon Alabama wrote on August 22, 2024 at 9:50 pm

Kelly I'm so sorry! My heart goes out to you! May God comfort you in the days ahead! Love you!

EDWARD ABERNATHY from FORT PAYNE wrote on August 22, 2024 at 7:35 pm

SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS, THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.

EDWARD ABERNATHY from FORT PAYNE wrote on August 22, 2024 at 7:35 pm

SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS, THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.