Edna Earle Hughes

Edna E. Hughes, age 74 of McCalla, Al. passed away on November 3rd, 2022. She was born December 5th, 1947, at their home in Jemison. She is survived by her husband of 53 years Olan D. Hughes. She leaves behind two sons, Jason Hughes (wife Kim), Jarrod Hughes (wife Brandy) and three grandchildren Jaden Hughes, Matthew Hughes and Lauren Hughes. She is also survived by her brother Ronald Headley (wife Debra). She is preceded in death by her father Oliver Headley, her mother Olice Headley, and sister Florence Moorehead. She also leaves behind family and friends too numerous to mention. She was a member of Oasis of Praise Church of God. Edna grew up in the Bessemer/McCalla area and graduated from Mcadory High School in 1966. After she graduated, she went to work for Long Lewis Ford and then for a bank. She later went to cosmetology school and became a licensed cosmetologist. She began working for a salon and eventually opened her own salon in the basement of their home. She later took a part time job as a secretary at Tannehill Haven. She eventually became the administrator of the facility and continued in that role until she retired. She also ran the barber shop/beauty shop inside the facility for a while. She was a woman of many talents. Even though she worked full time and raised 2 boys, she was always heavily involved in church. She was always a member of the choir and involved in ladies’ ministries. Anytime the church doors were open, she was there. Anything behind the scenes that needed to be done, such as cooking or cleaning she was always willing. Everyone knows how much she liked to cook and entertain. She loved to have choir parties and parties for any occasion throughout the year. She especially loved Thanksgiving and Christmas. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She loved her family and would do anything to make sure her family needs were met before her own. She was a devoted Christian and showed it everyday of her life. She leaves behind a legacy of love, integrity, and some really good recipes. Visitation will be held Wednesday November 9th, 2022, from 10am-12pm at McCalla Memorial Funeral Home. The funeral will follow at 12pm. She will be laid to rest in Montevallo at The Alabama National Cemetery Brother Alan Kendricks will be conducting services.

Edna Earle Hughes

December 5, 1947 - November 3, 2022