Mamie Hughes

Mamie Nell Hughes, 88, of Poteau, OK passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2019 in Poteau.  Mamie was born March 14, 1931 in Poteau to Morgan & Susan (Garrett) Cochran.   She was an amazing homemaker and business owner alongside her late husband Arlie Hughes.  Together they owned A&M Food Market for over 20 years.  Mamie loved sewing.  She was an excellent seamstress, oftentimes making clothes & costumes for her grandchildren.  She took pride in her home and was an excellent home decorator.  Later in life,  she began caring for children in her home.  She loved and cared for them as she did her own grandchildren.  In her spare time, she enjoyed reading, working crossword puzzles and crafting.  Mamie was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Inez Ratteree, Marie Reeves; brothers, Clifford, George & "Nuna" Junior and two infant brothers.

Survivors include her sons, Steve & Virginia Hughes, Barry & Cheryl Hughes, all of Poteau; grandchildren, Amy & Doug Martinez of Poteau, Brian Hughes of Lakeside, MT, Erin & Matt Akers of Poteau, Natalie & Anthony Myers of Fayetteville, AR, Michael & Samantha Hughes of Poteau; great grandchildren, Dayton & Dawson Martinez, Isabelle & Hannah Akers, Arlie & Benjamin Myers & Mason Hughes.  She was awaiting the birth of her first great-great grandson, later this year.  She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives,  loved ones and friends.

Services will be 2 pm, Sunday, January 5, 2020 at Evans Chapel of  Memories, Poteau, OK with Phil McGehee and Jim Cook officiating.  Interment will follow at Oakland Cemetery, Poteau.  Pallbearers will be Brian Hughes, Michael Hughes, Doug Martinez, Dayton Martinez, Dawson Martinez.  Honorary pallbearers will be Scott Reeves, Matt Akers, Anthony  Myers, Charlie Sanders.