Mary "Whitty" Alice Hughes's obituary , Passed away on August 12, 2025 in Peoria, Illinois

Mary "Whitty" Alice Hughes

April 13, 1950 - August 12, 2025 (75 years old)

Peoria, Illinois

Mary "Whitty" Alice Hughes's obituary , Passed away on August 12, 2025 in Peoria, Illinois

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Simons Mortuary

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Mary "Whitty" Alice Hughes

April 13, 1950 - August 12, 2025 (75 years old)

Peoria, Illinois

Mary Alice Hughes Obituary

We are sad to announce that on August 12, 2025 we had to say goodbye to Mary Alice Hughes of Peoria, Illinois. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Mary Alice Hughes or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

Though Mary has departed this earthly realm, her legacy endures — a legacy of love that will continue to illuminate the lives of family and friends in the darkest of hours. May her spirit soar on wings of eternal peace, forever cherished in the tender embrace of memory.

She was predeceased by: her parents, James, Sr. Hughes and Annie Hughes (Jefferson); and her siblings, Walter Hughes, Robert Hughes, Arthur Hughes, Thelma Cooks and Lula Hughes.

She is survived by: her sisters, Cherry Williams of Peoria, IL and Ann Jefferson of St. Louis, MO. She is also survived by nieces, grand and great nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Simons Mortuary



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Gilkesson Mortuary and Cremation Life Center
428 W McClure Ave, Peoria, IL 61604

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Gilkesson Mortuary and Cremation Life Center
428 W McClure Ave, Peoria, IL 61604

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