Bessie Hughes, age 91, of Clinton formerly of Maynardville passed away September 27, 2016 at her residence. Bessie was affectionately referred to as "GG" by her great grandchildren and those who loved her. She was born November 2, 1924 in Hampshire, England to the late Frank & Bessie Collins and was of the Anglican faith. She was recognized April of 2014 as one of the decedents of the Titanic disaster in which her grandfather, William House lost his life when the vessel sank. She grew up in England and met & married the love of her life her, Arthur Hughes, an American stationed in England during World War II. Throughout her life she loved knitting, painting, crossword puzzles, but most of all spending time with her family. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Hughes; sister, Joyce Partington and brother, Jack Collins.
She is survived by:
Daughter Leslie Gross & husband Darrell of Clinton
Sons. Michael Hughes & wife Megan of Lake Dallas, TX
Peter Hughes & wife Genie of Garland, TX
Arthur D. Hughes of Roanoke, VA
Daughter-in-law.. Lori Hughes of Virginia Beach, VA
Grandchildren. Elizabeth Larkins, Lesley Silvey & husband Gary,
Jonathan Hughes, Cindy Hughes Martin, David Hughes,
Daniel Hughes, Britney Hughes, Diane Hughes,
Darren Gross & wife Sarai, & Chad Gross
Great Grandchildren.. Arthur Larkins & fiancée Dora, Sarah Larkins, David Larkins, Erick Brantley, Chase Brantley & wife Jean,
Hannah Burchett & husband Daniel, Alexander Durbin,
MaryNina Gross, & Daniel Gross
Great Great Grandchildren.. Kayden Larkins, Kaylee Larkins, Jack Burchett,
Amelia Rose Burchett
Sister-in-law.. Shirley Friesner & husband Bill
Nephew Christopher Partington and family, of England

The family would like to give a special thank you to her caregivers, Billie LeNear and Sarah Stegall as well as the nurses at UT Hospice, Amedisys Home Health for their loving care given to Bessie during her illness.

The family will receive friends 3:00-5:00 pm, Saturday, October 1, 2016 at Holley Gamble Funeral Home with a celebration of life service to follow. Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements. holleygamble.com