Essie Hughley Obituary
We bid farewell to Essie Hughley of South Bend, Indiana, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on January 21, 2026 at the age of 81. Essie touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Beatrice Neal and Roy Lee Neal Sr.; her grandparents, Essie Neal, Pinkie Guns and Lewis Cook; her brothers, Roy Neal Jr., Gerald Neal and Anthony Neal; her daughter Tina Rogers; and her great grandchildren, Noah Price and Sevyn Roy.
She is survived by: her children, Sonya Harris (Jerome) of McDonough, Georgia, James Comer Jr. (Monica) of Anderson, Darryl Comer of Ava Maria, Mia Wilson (Coy) of South Bend, Donta Rogers (Tracy) of Kokomo, Indiana, Toyia Rogers of Kokomo, Indiana, Earlonda Rogers of Kokomo, Indiana and Keena Hughes (Keith) of Kokomo, Indiana; and her siblings, Beverly Harris of Indianapolis, Carl Neal of Austin and Marcia Shorter Mshewa of Beverly Hills. She is also survived by her 15 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren.
