Bettilee Gordon Hughes's obituary , Passed away on July 13, 2025 in Covington, Tennessee

Bettilee Gordon Hughes

May 31, 1933 - July 13, 2025 (92 years old)

Covington, Tennessee

Bettilee Gordon Hughes's obituary , Passed away on July 13, 2025 in Covington, Tennessee

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Maley-Yarbrough Funeral Home, Inc.

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Bettilee Gordon Hughes

May 31, 1933 - July 13, 2025 (92 years old)

Covington, Tennessee

Bettilee Gordon Hughes Obituary

In loving memory of Bettilee Gordon Hughes (Covington, Tennessee), who departed this world on July 13, 2025 at the age of 92. Bettilee Gordon leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Bettilee Gordon Hughes to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her husband Eugene Hughes; her son Michael Hughes; her brother Archibald Gordon; and her son-in-law Zane Smith. She is survived by: her daughters, Glenda Fullen (Tommy) of Atoka and Valorie Smith of Ripley; her grandchildren, Jason Doty, Stephen Smith and Mary Elzie (Brandon); and her brothers, James Gordon, Emmett Gordon and Charles Gordon. She is also survived by eight great grandchildren.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 15th 2025 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Maley-Yarbrough Funeral Home (1701 U. S. 51 S, Covington, TN 38019). A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, July 15th 2025 from 2:00 PM to 2:45 PM at the same location. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, July 15th 2025 at 3:15 PM at the Grace Cemetery (3819 Edith-Nankipoo Rd, Ripley, TN 38063).

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Macedonia Baptist Church in her honor.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Maley-Yarbrough Funeral Home, Inc.



Tue

July 15

Visitation

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Maley-Yarbrough Funeral Home
1701 U.S. 51 S, Covington, TN 38019

Tue

July 15

Funeral service

2:00 PM - 2:45 PM

Maley-Yarbrough Funeral Home
1701 U.S. 51 S, Covington, TN 38019

Tue

July 15

Graveside service

3:15 PM

Grace Cemetery
3819 Edith-Nankipoo Rd, Ripley, TN 38063

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