Helen Yvonne Cunningham Hughes Obituary
The memory of Helen Yvonne Cunningham Hughes (Hammond, Louisiana), who passed away on April 4, 2026 at the age of 86, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her husband Richard Benton Hughes, Sr.; her son Douglas Hughes; her parents, Raymond Francis and Eulice Ellis Cunningham; her siblings, Raymond Cunningham, Dale Cunningham, Frankie Cunningham, Agnes Goudeau, Gladys Goudeau, Elaine Wilson, Frances Holmes, Betty Mae Mixon and Kay Wilson; and her great grandchildren, Kolt Rylie Wells, Sydney Diane Ciresi and Emmery Jean Gainey.
She is survived by: her children, Richard Benton Hughes, Jr., Laurie Hughes Durbin, William Carl Hughes, Darrell Hughes (Sandy) and Byron Hughes (Jessica); her friend Carlos; her siblings, Patricia Wilson and Wayne Cunningham (Raye); her sisters-in-law, Rae Cunningham and Erin Cunningham; and her grandchildren, Ashley Wells (Vernon), Kasy Durbin, Jarrett Hughes (Katie), Gabrielle Hughes (Justin), Chassidy Dillon (Christopher), Kyle Hughes, Hunter Hughes (Dara), Danica Ciresi (Ryan), Haley Bankston (Logan), Lanie Hughes (Patrick), Shelby Hughes, Aiden Hughes, Bralie Bardwell, Michael Speer and Kialeigha Cook. She is also survived by numerous great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
