Barbara Fitch Hughes

Barbara Lou Fitch Hughes of Moore Haven, Florida passed away on June 26th 2023. She was born in Orlando, Florida on April 30th 1944. Barbara is a graduate of Plainfield High School in New Jersey, as well as a graduate of Maryville College located in Maryville, Tennessee, earning her Bachelor’s degree in education. On August 5th 1967, Barbara married her college sweetheart Norman “Sonny “ Hughes. She worked for the Glades County School District as a teacher, media specialist/librarian. Barbara was a member of the Christian Church of Moore Haven. She had a passion for reading as well as an assortment of crafts including, quilting, cross-stich, crocheting, painting, and scrapbooking. Barbara is survived by her husband; children: Sunny Austin, Scott (Michele) Hughes; grandchildren: Savannah Austin, Gage Austin, Slade Austin, Dominic Hughes, Alana Hughes, Blade Hughes, Brianna Hughes, Jackson Hughes and great granddaughter, Aviana; brother, David (Maureen) Fitch; nieces and nephews: Christina, Ryan, Matthew and Joseph. Barbara is preceded in death by her parents Richard and Agnes Fitch; Brother John Fitch; and son, Mario Hughes. A memorial service is planned for July 29th 2023 beginning at 11:00AM at the Christian Church of Moore Haven. In the place of flowers a donation in her memory can be made to the Christian Church of Moore Haven, P.O. Box 997, Moore Haven, Florida 33471.

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