Lillian Ruth Hughes's obituary , Passed away on June 7, 2025 in Knoxville, Tennessee

Lillian Ruth Hughes

April 12, 1935 - June 7, 2025 (90 years old)

Knoxville, Tennessee

Lillian Ruth Hughes's obituary , Passed away on June 7, 2025 in Knoxville, Tennessee

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Lillian Ruth Hughes

April 12, 1935 - June 7, 2025 (90 years old)

Knoxville, Tennessee

Lillian Ruth Hughes Obituary

The memory of Lillian Ruth Hughes of Knoxville, Tennessee, who passed away on June 7, 2025 at the age of 90, 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 husbands, Ralph E. Headrick and James M. Hughes; her parents, Carl Olin and Etta Elrod; and her siblings, James T. Elrod, Olin D. Elrod, Richard Elrod, Robert G. Elrod, Edna Johnson and Lola Broyles.

She is survived by: her stepchildren, Jimmy, Sandi Hughes of Maryville, Lisa and Todd Lawson of Lenoir City; her stepgrandsons, Matthew Hughes of Maryville and Adam Hughes of Louisville; her stepgreat-grandson Mason Hughes; her brother Jack W. Elrod of Knoxville; and her close friends, Lisa of Knoxville, Bob of Knoxville and Robby Stinson of Knoxville.

A graveside service will be held on Friday, June 13th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Woodhaven Memorial Gardens (160 Edgemoor Rd, Powell, TN 37849).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Rose Mortuary



Fri

June 13

Graveside service

11:00 AM

Woodhaven Memorial Gardens
160 Edgemoor Rd, Powell, TN 37849

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