Patsy Hughes
Patsy Griffin Hughes, 85, of Spring, died August 31, 2022, at Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center. She was born October 14, 1936, to Georgia and TM Griffin.
Patsy led an exemplary life and was an inspiration to many. She took great pride in always doing any job to the best of her ability and was never afraid to accept new challenges.
Teaching and leading was always central in Patsy’s life, even outside of the classroom. She began teaching twirling as a young teen and was drum major in high school and Kilgore College. Patsy shared her faith with others by teaching and leading in the churches where she worshipped. Over the years she taught Sunday School, worked with church outreach, taught Vacation Bible School, and more. Her grandchildren fondly remember how she taught them all to ride a bike!
While it has been said that Patsy walked to the beat of her own drum, it could be added that she also walked steadfastly to that beat, never wavering in her commitments to herself, her family, or others. She faced challenges head on knowing God would provide the solutions. She survived Hurricane Harvey and Tropical Storm Imelda, bladder and breast cancer, and other personal challenges. Patsy had the strength and faith to “Let Go and Let God.”
Survivors include her children, John Hughes and Kimberly Barahona, both of Spring; grandchildren, Alexandria Hughes of Beaumont; Lexis Hughes of Houston; Daniela Barahona of Houston; Jose Barahona of Spring; Gabriela Barahona of Houston; and Michael Tolch of Houston; siblings, Joyce Smith of Tyler; Peggy Wininger of Plano; and James Griffin of Fort Worth.
She is preceded in death by her parents and brother, Don Griffin.
A gathering of Mrs. Hughes’ family and friends will begin at 1:00 p.m., with her funeral service at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, September 8, 2022, at Broussard’s, 134 West Buccaneer Drive, Winnie. Her graveside service will be 2:00 p.m., Friday, September 9, 2022, at Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Shelby County, 1440 County Road 1470, Timpson, Texas 75975.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Hamshire-Fannett Education Foundation Scholarship Fund, 12702 2nd Street, Hamshire, Texas 77622, or https://www.hfisd.net/Domain/205
Video
Gathering of Family and Friends
Broussard’s Mortuary Winnie
- 134, Buccaneer Drive, Winnie, Texas, 77665,
- September 8, 2022
- 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Funeral Service
Broussard’s Mortuary Winnie
- 134, Buccaneer Drive, Winnie, Texas, 77665,
- September 8, 2022
- 2:00 pm
Interment
Pleasant Grove Cemetery
- 1440, County Road 1470, Timpson, Texas, 75975,
John and Kimberly…..
My sincere condolences to you and your family.
Sincere condolences to you all, I know she will truly be missed.
John, I’m so sorry to see this about your mom. My prayers are with you,
Christy Williams
My heart breaks for your loss.
My condolences to the Kimberly and the family. May God comfort you and give you strength during this sad and difficult time of your mother’s passing. May God also give you peace as you were faithful in caring for your mother until the very end. You and your family are in my prayers.