Frances Darlene Hughes, known to all as Dolly, passed away on Wednesday, July 24, 2019, in Louisville, Ky.

She was born on December 12, 1930 to the late Jesse and Lucy Howell of Hodgenville, Ky.

Dolly married C. B. Hughes in 1952 and moved to his hometown of Lexington, Virginia, where they raised their sons, J. Barry and Alex.

Dolly's days were busy with her family, home, garden, and church activities. She was a founding member of the Lexington Baptist Church, which grew in part under her love and care.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband; four brothers, Hoyt, Ronell, Gool and Gordon Howell; and two sisters, Geneva Russell and Ann Simpson.

Dolly is survived by her two sons; three brothers, Jack (his wife, Helen), Sam, and Mickey Howell (his wife, Ada); many nephews and nieces - one of whom was her closest confidant, Peg Thompson; four grandchildren, Jesse, Cory, Cara, and Heather Hughes; and six great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held on July 28 in Louisville, Ky., and a graveside service is planned for Thursday, August 1 at 2 p.m. at Rockbridge Memorial Gardens.

Arrangements are by Harrison Funeral Home & Crematory.