Lynda Sue Hughes

Lynda Sue Hughes, 62, of Danville, WV passed away Saturday, August 29, 2015 in a tragic house fire. She was born on October 14, 1952 in Logan, WV and was preceded in death by her parents, Rev.Thomas Stafford Sr. and Delca Stafford; four brothers, Rev. Thomas Stafford Jr., Rev. John Stafford, Hamuel Stafford and James Stafford; and three sisters, Barbara Dean, Carol Moore and Shirley “Pinky” Stafford.

Lynda spent most of her life caring for others. She spent many years working as a CNA. She was also a proud member of the 1199 Union and spent many days and nights on the picket line helping bring the Union into the Boone Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She made many good friends throughout her life and loved them all dearly. She treasured her family and wanted nothing more than to spend time with her loved ones. She loved going to the beach and hoped for one more trip with all of her kids and grandkids.

She is survived by her five children, Clyde (Kim) Hughes III of Uneeda, Dell (Michelle) Moore of Newport, Susan (Frank) Nelson of Broadway, NC , Thomas Stafford III of Dearborn, MI and Samantha (Ricky) Gullett of Killen, Al; nine grandchildren, Dell Moore Jr., Jada Moore, Britteny Hughes, Kayla Hughes, Haylee Gullett, Cheyenne Gullett, Christian Gullett, Tianna Nelson and Cydnee Nelson; ten great-grandchildren; sisters, Brenda (Thomas) Jarrell and Janice (Ronnie) Burgess; one brother, Charles (Molly) Stafford; and many nieces and nephews that she loved dearly.

Services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, October 14 at Handley Funeral Home, Danville with Pastor Joe Lane officiating.

Mom, it is my deepest wish that you know how much you are loved and how much you will be missed. I have so many regrets and unspoken words, but I have to believe that you know that I love you always and I am proud to be your daughter. You were the strongest person I have ever met. I am so sorry that this terrible thing happened to you. It seems so wrong for you not to be here, but I know that I will see you again someday. Until then I catch a glimpse of you every day. I see you in the mirror when I glance at my own reflection. I see you in the way my sister Samantha stands when she is about to “put her foot down”. I see you in my brother Clyde’s eyes as he tries to hide his true feelings and how he always “speaks his mind”. I see you in my own child’s eyes and in the spirit of my niece. I see you in so many other wonderful ways with all of your grandkids. You were a wonderfully unique person and you will be forever missed and loved. Rest in peace Momma.