Barbara Lynn Hughes

Age 70 formerly of Centerville. Loving Sister & Favorite Aunt, passed away on August 23, 2025.

Barb was know for her smile, her laughter and her love of family. She made friends easily and enjoyed playing dice, card games and Scrabble . She would sing along, dance or just clap to the beat of the oldies music. She traveled a bit within the Midwest and spent some time on the west coast. She was generous and giving. She wore many hats, put people at ease and never wanted anyone to feel left out.

She graduated from Centennial High School where she was involved in band and O.E. (Tomorrow’s Secretaries). She worked from high school through retirement at the same company (Cardiac Pacemaker /Guidant/Boston Scientific). Her dedication at work was a bit surprising since as a child she would do her best to get out of her chores!

Preceded in death by parents, Orville & Beverly. Survived by siblings, Pamela (Greg) Meyer, Linda, Gordon, Jerome (Cindy), Curtis Hughes, Jennifer (Guy) Johnson; many nieces, nephews, other relatives & friends.

Barbara’s life will be celebrated with a gathering from 3-7 PM on Wednesday, September 3rd at Roberts Family Funeral Home Forest Lake. Private interment at St. John the Baptist Cemetery, Hugo. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to the Parkinson’s Foundation or the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.