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Lavera Knight Hughes
January 11, 1943 ~ December 1, 2016 (age 73) 73 Years Old Light a Candle
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Message from Barbara Mochel, CMA with Dr. Skelly
January 5, 2017 1:52 PM
Hollis: I was so surprised to hear about Lavery! I recently had back surgery, and have not been at the office to hear about Lavery's sudden passing. I just know she was an awesome woman and a wonderful patient to take care of. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. Barb, CMA
Message from Sue Wilden
December 9, 2016 3:04 PM
God bless you and keep you.
Sue Wilden
Ball State 1984
Sue Wilden
Ball State 1984
Message from Roger Chrastil
December 9, 2016 12:40 PM
Hollis--
My sincere condolences on your loss. She will be missed by everyone who knew her. I hope you and your family are well.
Roger
My sincere condolences on your loss. She will be missed by everyone who knew her. I hope you and your family are well.
Roger
Message from Bill Huys
December 9, 2016 11:44 AM
Dear Hollis,
My dear friend, my most sincere condolences for your loss of Lavera. My prayers will be with you always.
Most Sincerely, Bill Huys
My dear friend, my most sincere condolences for your loss of Lavera. My prayers will be with you always.
Most Sincerely, Bill Huys
Message from David Leyba
December 8, 2016 9:00 PM
This wonderful lady was my 1st grade teacher and i will never forget her. she was one of my all time favorite teachers!!. Hollis i'm so sorry for your loss!! i'm so glad she invited me to her retirement party at her school. it was so nice to see her after all these years! she will always have a special place in my heart!!!!!!! R.I.P. Mrs. Hughes ....Leyba,David
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Message from Richetta Willis
December 8, 2016 5:04 PM
The Bible says, "Better is the day of death, than the day of birth" Ecclesiastes 7:1 It explains that by time of death you have made a good name, reputation for yourself!!
Still, the gift of everlasting life could not be earned. Romans 6:23; Psalms 49:6-9. So as we mourn, may we increase in faith in our Lord Jesus Christ ransom sacrifice,by looking forward when we see Lavera again! healthy, never to suffer again! To Hollis and LaVera's dear mother and family with deep sympathy, Richetta Willis
Still, the gift of everlasting life could not be earned. Romans 6:23; Psalms 49:6-9. So as we mourn, may we increase in faith in our Lord Jesus Christ ransom sacrifice,by looking forward when we see Lavera again! healthy, never to suffer again! To Hollis and LaVera's dear mother and family with deep sympathy, Richetta Willis
Message from Beulah Jordan
December 8, 2016 5:01 PM
The Family of Hollis Hughes,
May your memories of Lavera be of happy times, joyful smiles, hearty laughter, and caring words. Most importantly, comfort comes in knowing death is not the end. Those who die in Christ live eternally. We will see her again.
Lavera's uncle was one of my professors at Dillard University in New Orleans, Louisiana. He left a legacy, also. I am blessed to have known both of them.
May your memories of Lavera be of happy times, joyful smiles, hearty laughter, and caring words. Most importantly, comfort comes in knowing death is not the end. Those who die in Christ live eternally. We will see her again.
Lavera's uncle was one of my professors at Dillard University in New Orleans, Louisiana. He left a legacy, also. I am blessed to have known both of them.
Message from Karen Hjalmarson Kaufman
December 8, 2016 1:30 PM
Lavera was a special classmate and very obviously has remained a very special and lovely person her whole life. I wish we had stayed in touch and I had gotten to know her husband who must be an exceptional person also.
She is walking with and being an angel now,blesing all the people she has reached in her life.
She is walking with and being an angel now,blesing all the people she has reached in her life.
Message from Carol and Freddie Thon
December 8, 2016 12:33 PM
Our thoughts are with you, Hollis. May you be comforted by the love of family and friends in this difficult time. Keeping you in prayer . . .
A candle was lit by Freddie and Carol Thon
on December 8, 2016 12:29 PM
Message from Mary Grubb
December 8, 2016 12:23 PM
Hollis,my friend, what are the right words to say to a friend for more than 30 years who has experienced such a great loss? I am sad and so sorry to learn of Lavera's sudden death, and I pray for strength, comfort and healing for you and Mrs. Knight.
Message from Rev. Joseph Campion, SSJ, St. Francis of Assisi Church, Breaux Bridge, LA
December 8, 2016 12:26 AM
Mrs. (Ida) Knight,
My condolences to you as your grieve the passing of your daughter. You were my 1st grade teacher back in 1966 at S.G. Love School. You truly were a great teacher, a gentle woman and had a very positive influence on me in my early years.
I never knew your daughter but I do remember your late husband. Your daughter must have been a great woman having such wonderful parents.
May your firm belief in Jesus, the Resurrection and Life, sustain you and your family in this difficult moment.
Rev. Joe Campion
Breaux Bridge, LA
My condolences to you as your grieve the passing of your daughter. You were my 1st grade teacher back in 1966 at S.G. Love School. You truly were a great teacher, a gentle woman and had a very positive influence on me in my early years.
I never knew your daughter but I do remember your late husband. Your daughter must have been a great woman having such wonderful parents.
May your firm belief in Jesus, the Resurrection and Life, sustain you and your family in this difficult moment.
Rev. Joe Campion
Breaux Bridge, LA
Message from karen
December 7, 2016 6:06 PM
Your my favorite teacher. I'm thankful that I got to be your student. You always pushed me to be better. From making me be the narrator of the play we put on, when I just wanted to hide in the back. To helping me learn how to write with my left Han after I broke my right. Seeing you in a store you remembered me all those years later. Telling me to hurry up and have my child so you could teach her. You put on your well earned wings, tilted that halo and fly high spreading your love faster now. Much love to your family sending prayers,I'm so sorry and now at a loss as you all are.
Message from Julie (Balasa) Whitt
December 7, 2016 4:10 PM
Mrs. Hughes was my first grade teacher at Monroe Elementary 35 years ago. I adored her. She was fun, caring and fair. I am so sorry for your loss, but please know that she was loved by so many lives she touched.
Message from Donna M Wright
December 7, 2016 12:33 PM
My deepest sympathy to the family and friends. I will miss Lavera hosting the Leisure Ladies and her friendship. May she rest in perfect peace đź’—
Message from Karin Lee
December 7, 2016 11:30 AM
Mr. Hughes, my condolences to you and your family during this difficult time. I enjoyed seeing Mrs. Hughes at the football games and will miss her enthusiastic spirit. You and your family are in my prayers.
Karin Lee
Senior Associate AD
Ball State University
Karin Lee
Senior Associate AD
Ball State University
Message from Aaron Lake
December 7, 2016 10:54 AM
Mr. Hughes, We know that to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. You will probably never know the impact that you have had on my life and the lives of so many other African American men simply by your manner of living. Both you and your wife have had and will continue to have a legacy worth emulating. May the blessings of the Lord be upon you always especially in a time such as this. Aaron Lake, Indiana Academy for Science, Mathematics, and Humanities
Message from Kelly Shrock
December 7, 2016 8:41 AM
Hollis, I am keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. Lavera was a lovely person with a smile for everyone she met. I will remember her smile and her warm way with folks. In sympathy, Kelly K. Shrock
Message from Edward and Imogene Harris
December 7, 2016 8:15 AM
Hollis and Family, Our love and prayers go out to you and family on the loss of Lavera. She always had something smart to say to Eddie that would make us laugh. She will be missed. May God bless and comfort you all. Eddie and Imogene
A candle was lit by Jermelle Jones
on December 6, 2016 8:49 PM
Message from Jermelle Jones
December 6, 2016 8:48 PM
I'm so sorry to the Hughes Family Mrs.Hughes was my first grade and favorite teacher at Monroe im 30 years old so for me to remember her means she really meant something in my life. She was a very real and funny person she had no problem being honest with people. Thank you Mrs.Hughes for everything you done for me Rest In Heaven.
Message from Jack Pycik
December 6, 2016 7:46 PM
Dear Hollis,
I was shocked and saddened by the news of Lavera's death. Unfortunately I have to out of town on a business trip both Thursday and Friday and I will not be able to express my sympathies in person. I always enjoyed seeing Lavera at the club in the morning. She always had a smile on her face. I have heard of her reputation as a marvelous teacher. With her positive personality she had to have been a gift to her students.
Please know that I have and will continue to remember Lavera and you in my prayers. God bless you both.
Jack Pycik  Â
I was shocked and saddened by the news of Lavera's death. Unfortunately I have to out of town on a business trip both Thursday and Friday and I will not be able to express my sympathies in person. I always enjoyed seeing Lavera at the club in the morning. She always had a smile on her face. I have heard of her reputation as a marvelous teacher. With her positive personality she had to have been a gift to her students.
Please know that I have and will continue to remember Lavera and you in my prayers. God bless you both.
Jack Pycik  Â
Message from John R. Allen
December 6, 2016 6:25 PM
We had tons of fun growing up, sorry you left this earth so early. You are in my thoughts., You done many good things in a short time. Have much fun in the next life. Seeeeeee Yaaaaaaaaa.
Message from Doranna Byrd
December 6, 2016 3:03 PM
Hey Hollis, Kenny and I are so sorry for your loss. You two were one of our favorite couples and definitely our mentors. Lavera will be truly missed!! Our prayers are with you and please let us know if you need ANYTHING! We Love You, Doranna & Kenny Byrd and family.
A candle was lit by Doranna Byrd & Family
on December 6, 2016 2:59 PM
Message from Patty Kertai
December 6, 2016 2:20 PM
Hollis (Mr. Hughes) we are so sorry to hear of her passing. She was the best first grade teacher for us and our daughter Nicole. She was a great lady, we will miss bumping into her at the store. We are so sorry for your loss. Her former students Jim, Patty (Opaczweski) Kertai, and our daughter Nicole Kertai.
Message from Susie Franklin Chandler
December 6, 2016 11:09 AM
Hollis & Family: I am saddened to hear of Lavera's passing. May God continue to bless and strengthen you.
Message from David Sisk
December 6, 2016 9:49 AM
Hollis, my heart aches for you and your family. I cherish the moments when I would run into Lavera at the grocery store..I would always ask "where is Hollis?" and she would laugh and tell me "Hughes is sitting at home doin' nothing"
This is the perfect picture of Lavera.... strong, proud, beautiful.
This is the perfect picture of Lavera.... strong, proud, beautiful.
Message from Jean Nelson Pigman
December 6, 2016 9:37 AM
So very sorry to hear that Lavera has passed. We were classmates, JHS Class of '61, and our yearbook described her well: "Who can choose but to adore her." She was energetic, friendly, and active in school affairs - a joy to be with. She always wanted to be a teacher and I'm awed by her achievements. Great job, Vera!
My sincere sympathy to Lavera's husband, mother, family, and friends. She truly was special.
Jean Nelson Pigman
My sincere sympathy to Lavera's husband, mother, family, and friends. She truly was special.
Jean Nelson Pigman
Message from Russell and June Diethrick, Jamestown, NY
December 6, 2016 7:58 AM
Dear Ida and Family,
Please know that you are in the thoughts and prayers of your Jamestown, NY friends As we read the Notice of this remarkable woman (in today's Post-Journal)we were reminded of the goodness and kindness of Ida and Dempsey Knight.
God bless.
Russ and June Diethrick, Jamestown, NY
Please know that you are in the thoughts and prayers of your Jamestown, NY friends As we read the Notice of this remarkable woman (in today's Post-Journal)we were reminded of the goodness and kindness of Ida and Dempsey Knight.
God bless.
Russ and June Diethrick, Jamestown, NY
A candle was lit by Ralph & Sharon Mink
on December 6, 2016 4:22 AM
A candle was lit by Ashley Anderson
on December 5, 2016 11:04 PM
Message from Beverley and Bill Pitts
December 5, 2016 10:35 PM
Hollis, we were so sorry to hear of the loss of Levera. You were one of our favorite couples. She was a wonderful partner to you and we are heartsick for your loss. We send our love, sympathy, and prayers. Bev and Bill
Message from Lonnie L. Douglas
December 6, 2016 4:22 PM
Hollis I was deeply sadden to learn that you loss your wife. You have my deepest sympathy and I will keep the Hughes Family lifted in prayer. If there is anything that I can do for you or the family, Please ask.
Lonnie L. Douglas
Lonnie L. Douglas
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