Victoria D. Hughes

Victoria D. Hughes, born September 14, 1962, in Columbus, OH. She was the youngest of nine (9) children born to Oliver G. Hughes Sr. and Dorothy J. Hughes. She departed this life on Wednesday, November 24, 2021.

Victoria was baptized as a young girl at Union Grove Baptist Church. Victoria was a graduate of South High School Class of 1980 and continued her education at Columbus State Community College earning an Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education.   Victoria dedicated forty-one (41) years to enhancing the lives of children and their families at Southside Early Learning Center where she worked first as a teacher, Assistant Director and Center Director.  The Southside Early Learning Center Hughes Award was named after her in 2019 to honor her life’s work, passion and dedication to littles and their families. She retired in November 2020.

Victoria was a devoted mother to her daughter, Robbyn Henton and a proud grandmother to Antwain Hampton and Robbyn Miller. She enjoyed spending time with her family and traveling to family reunions and playing Bingo. Victoria’s dedication to her family and her community is an inspiration to many.

Victoria is preceded in death by her father, Oliver G. Hughes Sr., brothers, Keith Hughes Sr., Christopher Hughes and sister, Sharon Hughes.

She leaves to cherish her memory, devoted mother, Dorothy Hughes; Daughter, Robbyn Henton and grandchildren, Antwain Hampton and Robbyn Miller. Sisters, Yvonne (Ceacle) Reed, Barbara Watson, Nancy (George) Jarrett. Brothers, Oliver Hughes Jr. and Dwight Hughes Sr.  A host of nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and special friends.

Private Visitation 4:00 PM and Private Memorial Service 4:30 PM Monday, December 6, 2021 at Gospel Lighthouse, 600 Frebis Ave 43206. Ministry of Comfort entrusted to MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE EAST, 5456 E. LIVINGSTON AVE.