Jeanette Harrell Hughes

She was born on August 23, 1928 in Hazlehurst, Ga to Lovett McDaniel and Nancy Griffin Harrell.

Jeanette is preceded in death by her parents, 5 sisters and 5 brothers, and son-in-law, Bill Alford.

She is survived by her two loving daughters: Nancy Alford of Darien and Sharon Gibson (Tom) of Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, 3 Grandchildren: Ashton Alford (Tammy), Niki Alford (Hunter) and Kyle Gibson, 3 Great-Grandchildren: Justin Alford, Bill Griffin and Mary Barnes, 3 Great-Great Grandchildren: Fisher, Finley and John, and a sister, Mary Evans of Macon, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Jeanette was a graduate of Hazlehurst High School class of 1945. She then married and moved to McIntosh County in 1956 where she became a member of the First Baptist Church and a charter member of the Eastern Star. Over the years she was a home maker, bookkeeper, caterer and a travel agent. She loved to cook, especially baking, grow flowers and spend time with her family. She was affectionately known as Nena.

Funeral services will be held at 2 pm Wednesday, October 24 at the First Baptist Church in Darien with Rev. Jack Peeler officiating, followed by burial at St. Andrews Cemetery. Visitation will be held 1 hour prior to the funeral service at the church.

The family will receive friends at the home of Nancy Alford in Darien.

Edo Miller and Sons funeral home is in charge of arrangements. www.edomillerandsons.com