EVELYN ANN HUGHLEY

Evelyn Ann Smith Hughley, age 89, transitioned peacefully on Friday, October 23, 2026, at Ochsner Medical Center Main Campus, surrounded by her family. She was a native of Pike County, MS and a resident of Avondale, LA. “Ann,” as she was affectionately known to family and friends, graduated high school in McComb, MS and then relocated to New Orleans, LA. Her love for people led her to a career in retail sales, ending her professional career as a sales associate at Dillard Department Store. She was an active and faithful member of St. Joseph Missionary Baptist Church, where she sang praises unto the Lord, as a member of the Mass Choir. Ann had a warm and gentle spirit that made everyone she encountered feel loved, valued, and special. People gravitated towards her bright smile and loving embrace. Beloved wife of the late J. W. Hughley. Devoted mother of Airraca Hughley (Kevin) Bell of McDonough, GA, Jay (Veronica) Hughley, and the late Pamela LaThiel Garner. Cherished grandmother of Jarrius Garner, Blaise Bell of Austin, TX, and Kayla Bell of McDonough, GA. Daughter of the late Reddie Smith and Alma Forrest Smith Leonard. Loving sister of Susie (Clifford) Tobias, of Jackson, MS, Julius Leonard of Gary, IN, and the late Wilma Caston, Willie Smith, Alcus Smith, E. W. Smith, Reddie Smith, P. Joe Smith, J. W. Smith, and Jerry L. Smith. Godmother of Kimberly Tobias of Jackson, MS and Johnny Helire. Also cherishing her memories are her foster granddaughter Christine Carter, 6 great grandchildren, 2 great great grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends of the family, also pastors, officers, and members of St. Joseph Missionary Baptist Church, Loving Four Baptist Church, Second St. John Baptist Church, Word of Faith Temple Baptist Church and all neighboring churches are invited to attend the Homegoing Celebration at St. Joseph Missionary Baptist Church, 236 Robinson Avenue, Marrero, LA on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at 10:00a.m. Pastor Melvin C. Zeno, officiating. Visitation will begin at 8:30a.m. until service time at the church. Interment: Restlawn Park Cemetery, Avondale, LA Arrangements by Davis Mortuary Service, 230 Monroe St. Gretna, LA To view and sign the guestbook, please go to www.davismortuaryservice.com.