Bette Wise Bosserman Hughes, 82, died Monday, April 11, 2011 at the Bridgewater Rehabilitation Center at the Bridgewater Retirement Community where she had been a patient for several weeks. Bette was born on May 9, 1928 in Harrisonburg, Virginia.
She is survived by her loving husband of 60 years, Edward E. Hughes, Jr.; her son James and his wife, Joan of Harrisonburg; three grandchildren, Michelle Hughes, David Hughes and his wife, Amanda, of Harrisonburg and Kevin Hughes and his wife, Whitney, of Roanoke, VA; and two great-granddaughters Amelia and Stella Hughes of Harrisonburg.
Her son, Steven Lee Hughes, granddaughter, Emily Jean Hughes,mother, Ethel Wise Bosserman, father, Joseph A. Bosserman and brother, Joseph Norwood Bosserman, all predeceased her.
Bette attended Brenau College in Gainesville, Georgia and graduated from Madison College with a BS in physical education in 1950. She taught at Harrisonburg High School and was a golf instructor and golf team coach at Mary Baldwin College in Staunton. She served as den leader in the Boys Scouts of America for both her son and her grandsons. She was an active member of the Harrisonburg Junior Women’s Club when she was younger serving on numerous committees. She also was a member of the Daughter’s of the American Revolution. She was a member of the Ladies Golf Association at Spotswood Country Club where she pursued her love of golf.
As one of the original member of St. Stephens United Church of Christ, Bette had taught children’s Sunday School, Bible School and had served on the church council and almost every church committee.
Visitation will be from 7 to 9 pm, Wednesday, April 13, at Lindsey Funeral Home in Harrisonburg. A funeral service will be held at 3 pm on Thursday, April 14, at St. Stephens United Church of Christ, with the Rev. Tresa Quarels officiating. Burial will follow at Woodbine Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to St. Stephens United Church of Christ, PO Box 109, Harrisonburg, Virginia, 22803.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.lindseyharrisonburg.com
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