Hughes, Elizabeth May Ullmer

Elizabeth May Ullmer Hughes, 74, of Dublin, passed away on Thursday, March 8, 2012. She was born in Totowa Burough, N.J., on October 20, 1937, to Alfred and Gladys Ullmer. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Reaford “Joe” Hughes; her brother, Alfred “Sonny” Ullmer; and her sister, Shirley Defalco, of New Jersey. Elizabeth, affectionately known as Betty, will be greatly missed by her family. son and daughter-in-law, Glenn and Kim, and their sons, Grady and Eli, of Bloomington, Ind.; son and daughter-in-law, Jody and Tracie, of Roanoke, Va.; brothers, Doug Ullmer, Allen and wife, Ann, all of Milford, Kan.; and sister, Ethel Wood, of Strausburg, Pa. Betty enjoyed spending time with the ones she loved. Her walking buddies, Jean Wall and Rita Callahan, and all of her dear friends at Christ’s Church of Radford, Va. Her church was so important to her. If there was an event happening, she was the first one there and the last to leave. She also enjoyed taking care of her little dog, Korky; and cat, Tigerlilly. She liked Betty Boop mementos and was an avid collector of snowman and deer keepsakes. She always thought of others before herself and the memory of her kindness will live inside of each person she touched for years to come. The family is asking that in lieu of flowers, a donation be made in her honor to her church, Christ’s Church, 310 Fourth Ave., Radford, VA 24141. There will be a Memorial Service at 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 11, 2012, at the church. A Graveside Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, March 12, 2012, at New Monmouth Presbyterian Cemetery with Minister Eddie Callahan officiating. Arrangements by Harrison Funeral Home & Crematory, Lexington, Va., 540-463-2912.