Henrietta Rita Hughes

Henrietta Rita Hughes was born on May 16, 1945, in Cameron, Henry and Anna Otahal Richter, and passed away on Dec. 19, 2019.

Henrietta Married Bill Hughes on September 1, 1967 in Dallas, Texas.

Henrietta is survived by her husband of 52 years, Bill Hughes of Forney; son, Mark Hughes of Forney; grandson, Dylan Hughes of Plano; sister Mary Ellen Work and husband Charles of Dallas; niece Rebecca Brady and husband Mark of Dallas; niece, Sabrina McCulloch and husband Bobby of Dallas; and two great nieces and two great nephews.

Henrietta’s working career consisted primarily of performing multiple tasks for the Mark Hansel Company. In addition to maintaining a show room in the Dallas Trade Mart for over twenty years, she served as factory manager for Mark Hansel Manufacturing which including of the plating, assembly and shipment of Mark Hansel Candelabras. After the death of Mark Hansel, she finished her working career as a merchandiser for Gillette Company and then Proctor and Gamble.

The family would like to express their sincere appreciation for the excellent care provided to Henrietta during her final days at Texas Home Health Hospice.

Graveside services are at 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 26, at DFW National Cemetery, 2000 Mountain Creek Parkway, Dallas. Arrangements are under the direction of New Hope Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers the family has requested that donations be made to Texas Home Health Hospice.