Jamie R. Hughes

1937 - 2017

Jamie R. Hughes obituary, 1937-2017, Madison, MS

BORN

1937

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Parkway Funeral Home and Memorial Park

1161 Highland Colony Pkwy

Ridgeland, Mississippi

Jamie Hughes Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jun. 19, 2017.

Jamie Anne Richards Hughes took her last breath in this life on June 16, 2017 and took her first breath in Heaven beside her Husband-P. Leo Hughes Jr. They are reunited after 4 years and she gave Daddy the best birthday present ever.

Jamie was born in Jackson MS on January 28, 1937 to James and Alene Richards. She spent her childhood in Jackson MS but, moved to Yazoo City and graduated from Yazoo City High School. Jamie attended and excelled in the RN program at Gilfoy Nursing College. She earned the honor of Miss Mississippi Baptist Hospital. Jamie spent the next 30 years as Director of Nursing of various hospitals, to include Kings Daughters Hospital in Brookhaven, MS.

Jamie had an incredibly prosperous career in nursing and was responsible for the passage of many laws RNs today abide by as a leader of the Mississippi Nursing Association, in conjunction with her Father-In-Law-P. L. Hughes Sr., who served in the Mississippi House of Representatives for 5 terms. It was once said, “If Jamie wants to get a law passed, she will not stop short of the Governor to get it done”.

In the last 10 years of Jamie’s career, she became a pioneer in the Cost Containment segment of the healthcare Industry. Jamie was instrumental in the creation of a Fee Schedule to contain the medical costs and in constructing Utilization Review protocol for the medical and surgical procedures. Jamie founded Hughes & Associates in 1991.

Jamie’s greatest joy was the love of her life of 55 years-P. Leo Hughes Jr. Everyone who knew her knew she was Leo’s “Honey”. She leaves 3 children-P. Leo Hughes III (Terri), Annette McDonal and Jimmy Hughes. 6 grandchildren- Slater (Mindy), Brecken, Weldon & Harleigh Hughes. Jamielee & Adam McDonal. One great grandchild-Peyton. Her sister Merle Varner (Jim), brother Morris Richards (Nancy), and a host of nieces and nephews.

Jamie was the perfect Southern Belle that lit up any room that she walked into. She never met a stranger and even once danced with Elvis at a Jaycees Convention in Memphis.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, June 21 from 12:00-2:00 at First Baptist Madison with the funeral to follow. There will be a brief graveside service at Parkway Funeral Home in Ridgeland.

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June 22, 2017

Patrice Craig

Leo,

I was so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during your loss.

Sincerely, Patrice

June 22, 2017

I was in the class with your mother in Yazoo City, and I was so sorry to hear of her death. Your obituary was so nice and told the story of a remarkable woman's life. I am so glad to know of her many accomplishments and her happy life with a wonderful family.
Mary Bet Campbell Evans

June 22, 2017

Donna Allen

Leo and Family,
I'm so sorry for your loss, but know your Daddy is a happy soul again! Much love and blessings.

June 21, 2017

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June 20, 2017

Deborah Luebbert

Aunt Jamie. You have been there my whole life. My favorite memories are when we would all go camping on vacation. It usually was always to the beach. All of us looked like we had been camping for days or weeks and you always came out of the camper with your little white tennis outfit on or your matching bathing suit, cover up, hat and flip flops looking like Princess Dianne. Thank you for all your love, for teaching me to be a southern belle. To be "charming", however my "charming" never quite worked as well as yours. You walked into a room and within minutes everyone was listening to what you had to say. I remember one vacation you were so tired of eating McDonald's, Uncle Leo had just bought a bag full of those cheeseburgers. We were traveling behind you and one by one the burgers were flying out the window. Such wonderful and fun memories, you made sure we would have forever. I treasure every second spent with you, every memory treasured in my mind and your love always held in my heart. Thank you for your love and for loving my family. You always let them know how precious they were to you. Your visits to Savannah will always be treasured.
I know your wings are beautiful, I am sure God had a certain sparkly set just for you. As you see Jesus' face and stand before the Throne of God , as He is saying what a good and faithful servant you have been , I know Uncle Leo is right there with you. It is not good bye but until I see you again! I love you beyond words!

June 20, 2017

JAMIE, YOU WILL ALWAYS BE MY LITTLE SIS, EVEN THO YOU WERE TALLER. SEE ,YOU LATER,BULLDOG! MERLE

June 20, 2017

MERLE Varner

MY "LITTLE SIS" ALWAYS--SEE YOU LATER, BULLDOG!

June 20, 2017

Riki Burkhart

My sweet Great Aunt Jamie,
I love you beyond words. You always made my eyes light up so big everytime I saw you . Your heart was so loving & caring. I will cherish every memory that I shared with you. You will always be with me & in my heart . I love you dearly & you will forever be missed. Rest In Peace, beautiful lady .

June 19, 2017

Keith & Hart Sullivan

Leo & Family,
So sorry to hear about your mother & grandmother. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.

June 19, 2017

The Staff of Parkway Funeral Home

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

June 19, 2017

Leo & Family,

Our prayers are with you and your family at this time. God Bless


Love,
Fox Everett/HUB Family

June 18, 2017

Ron & Mary Helen Halfacre

Dear Children of our Loving Friend,

The remaining members of the Dirty Dozen will never be the same. Jamie was an inspiration to all who knew her. She was a blessing to all of us, and a wonderful mother and wife. Find peace in knowing she is with Leo our Father in heaven.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Ron and Mary Helen Halfacre

June 18, 2017

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Amy Hughes

I miss you so much already! You will always have a special place in my heart. Thank you for blessing me with the best and beautiful aunt a girl could have. My heart hurts but I know you are no longer in pain . You and Uncle Leo are now together. Rest in peace pretty lady!

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