Barbara Ann Hughes
Barbara Ann (Scott) Hughes was born on February 7, 1923 to Charlotte Evelyn Malone and Glenn Robert Scott in Miami, Oklahoma and died peacefully at her daughter's home on October 23, 2021. Barbara is pre-deceased by her beloved husband of 71 years, Robert Leo Hughes, her parents, her brother Robert Scott, and grandson, Justin David Hughes. Barbara is survived by her children, Dr. John David Hughes (Susan), Dr. Robert Scott Hughes (Alisa), Thomas James Hughes (Katherine), and Ann Ellen Hughes, her grandchildren, Dr. Matthew Hughes (Michele), Dr. Jeffrey Hughes (Tian), Robert L Hughes, Asa Hughes, James Hughes, Jack Hughes, Latane Hughes, Robert T. Hughes (Courtney), Holly Hughes, eight great grandchildren, Noah, Graham, Paige, Foster, Hudson, Nia, Ellie, Penny Hughes and step-grandchildren, Haley, Anson, and Ava Furman. All of the children affectionately referred to Barbara as "Kiddy". She is also survived by many nieces and nephews, all of whom loved her dearly. Barbara was extremely intelligent and well read. She was salutatorian of her high school and after her formal education at Northeastern State in Oklahoma, she continued to soak up knowledge as an avid and prolific ...[more]View Full Online Obituary and Tributes
der. Her memory of names, numbers, vocabulary, and locations was impeccable, a gift she really never lost. Even though Barbara was extremely modest and unassuming, no one ever doubted as to who was the smartest person in the room. After college, Barbara began working at B.F. Goodrich in her hometown of Miami, Oklahoma. It was at Goodrich where she met Bob Hughes, the love of her life. They were married on November 25, 1948. Soon after they were married, they moved to San Diego, California, when Bob was called back to active naval duty for the Korean War. Bob took a job in 1952 with Spencer Chemical (later acquired by Gulf Oil) which launched his active and successful career spanning over three decades and resulting in many promotions and transfers to various states far away from Barbara's small hometown in Oklahoma. However, Barbara never complained while she devotedly moved her growing family seven different times between 1951 and 1967. They settled in Houston for 17 years where the children attended St. Anne Catholic School, St. John's School and Lamar High School. Barbara worked as a secretary at St. Anne School, so she could remain an active part of her children's lives. She was the mom that every kid would want to have as their own. Lucky you if you were ever blessed to be seated at one of Kiddy's meals or to eat her sweet rolls or meat pies! She cooked incredible dishes at every meal, packed daily lunches, took kids to myriad sporting events and games, Cub Scout meetings, and much more. They lived in Houston until Bob's retirement in 1984 when they moved to Onion Creek in Austin, so Bob could play golf. Barbara found enjoyment by volunteering for many years at Sprouts Cafe in Seton Hospital where one of her sons was a physician. She filled her time reading, needle pointing, playing bridge, taking walks, but most of all cooking and being with her family. Barbara always found time to help a friend or family member in need. She wrote an eloquent letter, kept a beautiful home, had an incredible memory and great sense of humor. Anyone who knew "Kiddy" loved her and basked in her kindness, unwavering generosity, and wit. Surely she is up in heaven preparing sweet rolls in a beautiful kitchen for all who loved and were loved by her. Kiddy was immensely proud of all four of her children and their accomplishments. They, the grandchildren and great-grandchildren were the loves of her life. Ann was her youngest child and only daughter, a daughter whom Kiddy always referred to as her angel. Ann was as devoted as any daughter could ever be of a mom and cared for her diligently and lovingly, all the way up to the time of her mother's death. The family extends their utmost gratitude to their compassionate neighbors, as well as to caregivers, Ava White, Jalenie Lawrence, and Lydia Keen, who also saw to Barbara and Bob's wellbeing. A memorial service will be held at Westlake Hills Presbyterian Church, Austin, Texas on November 20, 2021 at 11:30AM. Memorial remembrances may be send to Justin David Hughes Memorial Fund benefiting students with depression, UT Medical Branch Development office, 301 University Blvd., Galveston, TX 77555-0148.
