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Betty J. Hughes, 92, of Bainbridge, passed away Thursday, October 26, 2023.

The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, October 30, 2023, at Bryant Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor David Grubbs officiating. A private interment will follow at Black Jack Baptist Church Cemetery with Betty’s grandchildren serving as active pallbearers.

The family will receive friends immediately following the service. Online visitors may sign the guest register at www.bryantfuneralga.com. Memorial donations may be made to Black Jack Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, 2747 Old Whigham Road, Bainbridge, GA 39817.

Betty Jeanette Elkins was born October 16, 1931, in Seminole County, GA, the daughter of Robert & Willie Mae Odom Elkins. She married Joseph Harrison Hughes, and they made their home in Southwest Georgia. Betty was a member of Black Jack Baptist Church.

Family gatherings and reunions were more than just occasions to “catch up”. Betty enjoyed every minute of preparing dishes for the next sit-down meal knowing her culinary gifts would trigger memories from days gone by. Betty’s grandchildren and great-grandchildren brought her much joy as they shared their daily antics and accomplishments. Betty kept in tune with the younger folks by watching country music videos and her daily repertoire of soap operas.

Survivors include her children, Cindy & Gary Putnal of Lake Seminole, Betty Jo & William Howell of Bainbridge, and Bobby Hughes also of Bainbridge; her eleven grandchildren and sixteen great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Hughes; her daughters, Teresa Ann Hughes and Gail Kelley; and her siblings, Mary Ellen Ingram, Patricia Phillips, Ralph Elkins, and Don Elkins.

Bryant Funeral Home, located at 105 N. Florida Street, is assisting the family with arrangements. (229-246-3321)