Obituary for Mary Hughes
Mary Ann Elliott / Mary Elliott Hughes
April 14, 1934 - March 30, 2021
Mary Elliott Hughes passed away on Tuesday, March 30, 2021 in her home due to natural causes at the age of 86. Mary Ann, as she was known to many family and friends from her hometown of Edenton, NC, was born in her parent’s home on April 14, 1934. She was the first daughter of her loving parents John and Audrey Elliott, who gave birth to their second daughter, Hazel 20 months later. Mary Ann and Hazel would form a loving bond that Mary Ann cherished through the rest of her life.
She earned her bachelor’s degree in physical therapy from the Medical College of Virginia, in Richmond and worked as a physical therapist in Maryland until she retired from the Group Health Association after a fulfilling career serving thousands of clients.
Mary Ann married Gary L. Hughes in August of 1960. Their marriage ended in divorce in 1970 but brought her stepson, Jeffrey into her life. Jeff and his wife Dorothy’s seven children provided much happiness in Mary Ann’s life as she embraced the joys of being a grandmother. Mary Ann also had a son, David Christopher (Chris), from her marriage with Gary.
Mary Ann continued her physical therapy career until the early 1990’s when she retired. In retirement she was active in the tightknit neighborhood of Capital View Park and was an active and dedicated member of the Grace Episcopal Church of Silver Spring, MD. She enjoyed quilting and was a member of the quilting group at church where she developed warm and lasting friendships with the other members.
Although she left Edenton to relocate in Maryland, Mary Ann always enjoyed returning to her hometown and had an affinity for North Carolina. She had a special fondness for the Outer Banks and enjoyed the times she was able to travel there to enjoy the beautiful beaches.
Along with Hazel, Jeff and Chris, Mary Ann is survived by her seven grandchildren Devin, Garrett and wife Kelsey, Trevor and wife Stephanie, Kyle and wife Amanda, Garland, Judah, and Patrick, and seven great-grandchildren Eliza, Albert, Ottilia, Levi, Ruach, Ava, and Lucy.
A memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be directed to Save the Bay foundation at P O Box 17445, Baltimore, MD, 21298-8268.
April 14, 1934 - March 30, 2021
Mary Elliott Hughes passed away on Tuesday, March 30, 2021 in her home due to natural causes at the age of 86. Mary Ann, as she was known to many family and friends from her hometown of Edenton, NC, was born in her parent’s home on April 14, 1934. She was the first daughter of her loving parents John and Audrey Elliott, who gave birth to their second daughter, Hazel 20 months later. Mary Ann and Hazel would form a loving bond that Mary Ann cherished through the rest of her life.
She earned her bachelor’s degree in physical therapy from the Medical College of Virginia, in Richmond and worked as a physical therapist in Maryland until she retired from the Group Health Association after a fulfilling career serving thousands of clients.
Mary Ann married Gary L. Hughes in August of 1960. Their marriage ended in divorce in 1970 but brought her stepson, Jeffrey into her life. Jeff and his wife Dorothy’s seven children provided much happiness in Mary Ann’s life as she embraced the joys of being a grandmother. Mary Ann also had a son, David Christopher (Chris), from her marriage with Gary.
Mary Ann continued her physical therapy career until the early 1990’s when she retired. In retirement she was active in the tightknit neighborhood of Capital View Park and was an active and dedicated member of the Grace Episcopal Church of Silver Spring, MD. She enjoyed quilting and was a member of the quilting group at church where she developed warm and lasting friendships with the other members.
Although she left Edenton to relocate in Maryland, Mary Ann always enjoyed returning to her hometown and had an affinity for North Carolina. She had a special fondness for the Outer Banks and enjoyed the times she was able to travel there to enjoy the beautiful beaches.
Along with Hazel, Jeff and Chris, Mary Ann is survived by her seven grandchildren Devin, Garrett and wife Kelsey, Trevor and wife Stephanie, Kyle and wife Amanda, Garland, Judah, and Patrick, and seven great-grandchildren Eliza, Albert, Ottilia, Levi, Ruach, Ava, and Lucy.
A memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be directed to Save the Bay foundation at P O Box 17445, Baltimore, MD, 21298-8268.