Sarah "Mickey" Stephens Hughes

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October 26, 1930 ~ September 8, 2024

Born in: Athens, Georgia
Resided in: Lawrenceville, Georgia

Sarah (Mickey) Stephens Hughes passed away peacefully at her home on September 8, 2024. She was 93 years old. Mickey was born on October 26, 1930, in Athens, Georgia to Henry Curtis Stephens and Bonnie Warwick Stephens. Mickey grew up in Athens. Her nickname Mickey was given to her by her brother Wesley when they were children. She graduated from Athens High School in 1947. Mickey continued her education and graduated from the University of Georgia in 1951 with a degree in Sociology. She then earned a Masters of Christian Education degree from Emory University in 1955.

Mickey worked in Christian Education at churches in Greenwood, South Carolina; Montgomery, Alabama; and Cleveland, Tennessee. While in Cleveland she met her husband, Don at the Methodist Annual Conference in June of 1957 and they were married on August 24, 1957. A lifelong Methodist she was always active in her church.

She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. The family settled in Lawrenceville in 1966. While raising her children, Mickey played the piano and organ at church and taught piano lessons in her home. She continued to play for enjoyment until the end of her life. Like her mother, Mickey was also a creative seamstress. She made clothes for the whole family including her granddaughters. Another of Mickey’s creative passions was painting. Her artwork adorns many walls of her family members’ homes. Mickey was a very positive person and a source of encouragement for her family and friends.

Mickey was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years Donald Lewis Hughes and her son Harold Edward Hughes. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Brenda and David Stewart of Lilburn; two grandchildren Amanda Stewart of Lilburn and Mary Claire Stewart of Atlanta; her brother Curtis Stephens Jr. of Champaign, IL.; as well as nephews, nieces and cousins. A service to celebrate her life will be held at Lawrenceville First United Methodist Church, 395 West Crogan St., Lawrenceville, Georgia, 30046, on Saturday, September 21 at 2:00PM. The family will receive visitors at the church before the service at 1:30PM and following the service until 4:00PM. Those attending are encouraged to “wear some color” as Mickey would say.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memory of Mickey to the Lawrenceville First United Methodist Church for the Grace Arbor Program or to the church’s general fund, P.O. Box 2127 Lawrenceville, GA 30046 https://www.lvfirst.org/give Grace Arbor is a respite program for senior adults that Mickey had played the piano at and later participated in.

Services

Visitation: September 21, 2024 1:30 pm - 2:00 pm

Lawrenceville First United Methodist Church
395 W Crogan Street
Lawrenceville, GA 30046

770-963-0386
www.fumclv.org/‎

Memorial Service: September 21, 2024 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Lawrenceville First United Methodist Church
395 W Crogan Street
Lawrenceville, GA 30046

770-963-0386
www.fumclv.org/‎

Visitation: September 21, 2024 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Lawrenceville First United Methodist Church
395 W Crogan Street
Lawrenceville, GA 30046

770-963-0386
www.fumclv.org/‎

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  1. I am so sorry . She was a great person and neighbor. I’m very sorry Brenda Rebecca Street won’t be the same.

  2. CandleImageShe was a precious woman! I loved visiting with her, especially one time when she showed me some of her art work! She was talented and gracious! I’m so thankful that she can rest with her Savior! I will be praying for her family and friends who will notice a big void in their lives.

  3. CandleImageMs. Hughes was a blessing to all, she loved her family dearly
    will always remember her beautiful smile and wonderful stories she shared, and will cherish the fond memories forever.
    Love,
    Neat

  4. CandleImageMickey’s deep faith and cheerful spirit often comforted and inspired me. What a privilege it has been to call her my friend.

  5. CandleImageI am so sorry for your loss. She was a wonderful woman and I feel blessed to have known her over these last few years. She will be deeply missed. I know she is at peace

  6. CandleImageMickey was my cherished friend. We shared laughter and tears (and krogering). Although I miss her terribly, she is truly home. I will always remember her strong faith and words of encouragement.

  7. I met Mickey 3 years ago through Karen Riccetti. We did yard work, jigsaw puzzles and played cards. It was a joy to have known Mickey. She was truly inspiring and will be missed.

  8. CandleImageI only got to know Mickey the past year or so. She was an amazing lady! At 93 she was active and engaging. She had a wonderful wit and southern charm. As a friend and a woman of faith she will be greatly missed. Our loss is heaven’s gain.

  9. CandleImageWe were so sorry to hear of the loss Mickey. She was a dedicated patient of ours for over 50 years, but she was considered a friend.
    She was a warm, funny and very intelligent southern lady. We always enjoyed our interesting conversations with her on many topics.
    We all will certainly miss the sweet smile that we were so lucky to help her maintain through the years.
    With love and respect,
    Dr.Jennifer McCoy,DDS
    and Staff


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