Mrs. Brenda Sue Hughes, 56, of Blairsville passed away surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, April 29, 2018 at her home following an extended illness. Mrs. Hughes was born on September 27, 1961 in Murphy, NC., the daughter of James Kenneth Rogers and Murrial Kate Brown Rogers. She was a lifelong resident of Union County. She was employed as a teacher with Union County Schools. She was a loving wife, mother, sister and Nana. She enjoyed the simple life, loved Jesus fiercely, and was always ready for any opportunity to love on her three grandbabies. She was preceded in death by a grandson, Judah Ellington in 2013 and a brother, Charles Rogers in 1999. Brenda was a member of Notla Baptist Church in Murphy, NC but was a faithful attendant at New Union Baptist Church in Blairsville.

Surviving Brenda are her loving husband and best friend of thirty eight years, Kenny Hughes of Blairsville, her parents, Kenneth and Murrial Rogers of Murphy, one daughter and son in law, Holly and Matt Ellington of Valdosta, GA., one son, Josh Hughes of Blairsville, one sister and brother in law, Vivian and Chris Johnson of Murphy, three grandchildren, Stella, Jovie and Mila Kate Ellington, many other relatives and friends also survive.

Funeral services will be held on Friday May 4, 2018 at 2:00 pm from the Mountain View Chapel with Rev. Hoyt Brown and Rev. Harrison Bradley officiating. Music will be provided by Cindy Whitmore. The following gentlemen will serve as pallbearers, Brent Kelley, Matt Ellington, Chris Johnson, Marty Payne, Chris Ballew, Justin Jarrett, Tim Odom and James Bradley. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be, Deana Stevenson, Holly Cook, Pam Abernathy, Wendy Abercrombie, Brooke Sosensky, Sherrie Stover and Alicia Cox. Interment will follow in the Bellview Community Cemetery. In lieu of flowers if you wish, the family requests that donations may be made to help defray expenses in Brenda’s memory. The family will meet with friends at the funeral home on Thursday, May 3 from 6-9:00 pm.

Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville is in charge of the arrangements. You may sign the family guest book and send condolences online at www.mountainviewfuneralhome.com