Alma Hughes

Alma Mae Hughes, 82, of Seagrove, passed away Thursday, April 25, 2024, at Randolph Health in Asheboro.

A funeral service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at Ridge Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Allen Hale officiating. Burial will follow at Huldah Baptist Church Cemetery.

Alma was born on March 25, 1942 in Randolph County, the daughter of the late Walter Kennedy and Thelma Lineberry Kennedy. She loved being in her yard, working with her flowers, and watching the birds. She also enjoyed bluegrass music and going to festivals. Alma loved having family over for get togethers.

In addition to her parents, Alma was preceded in death by her sons, Jerry E. Sheppard, Terry L. Kennedy; brother, Roger Kennedy; and sister, Emma Gene Johnson.

She is survived by her husband of 29 years, Donald Hughes of the home; daughter, Betty Darlene Sheppard of Randleman; sons, Johnny Wayne Kennedy of Star, Bobby Dean Sheppard; sisters, Doris Hurley, Avalee Bunkamier; grandchildren, Jessie Slycord, Jerri Kennedy, Joel Rouse, Ashley Kennedy, Brandon Davis, Meagan Sheppard; and several great grandchildren.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Monday, April 29, 2024, at Ridge Funeral Home and other times at the home.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that you plant a tree in her memory.