of Little Rock, AR
August 20, 1933 - January 10, 2021
Carolyn Tate Hughes, 87, of Little Rock passed away on January 10, 2021. Carolyn was born August 20, 1933 in Gurdon, Arkansas to Ouita Odine Spillman Tate and Charles W. Tate.
She was a Christian who attended Immanuel Baptist Church in her young adult years and later moved to Riverside Baptist Church. Carolyn was a dedicated and caring Registered Nurse at St. Vincent's Infirmary in Little Rock for nearly thirty years. She was recognized as Nurse of the Year in 2001.
In addition to her parents, Carolyn was preceded in death by her husband, Davey Hughes, Sr. and stepson Davey Hughes, Jr.
Survivors include children Marsha (David) Helms, Terri Sanders, Susan (Mark) Billingsley, and Richard Huckabee; granddaughters Angela (Troy) Robinson, Ashley (Christian) Ball, Brooke Billingsley, Megan (Christian) Orton, and Jordan Billingsley; great-grandsons Corbin and Bennett Robinson, and Charles and Baxley Ball; a sister, Norma Ausbrooks; nephews Ronald (Heidi) Ausbrooks and Randall Ausbrooks; and stepdaughters Patti Ware, Vicki Etheridge, and Toni Deaver.
Viewing will be held graveside on Friday, January 15 at 12:45 PM, to be followed by a memorial service at 1:00 PM. Visitation and memorial service will both be held at Pinecrest Memorial Park and Gardens in Alexander, AR. We are complying with the Arkansas Department of Health guidelines. All attendees must provide and wear their own masks prior to attending the viewing and graveside service. Social distancing will be observed.
Carolyn was so very gracious to all us Hughes kids when we'd visit. She always welcomed us with a smile and did all she could to make us feel welcome in the home she shared with my Dad.
It's so very difficult to believe she's gone now to be with all who've gone before. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family>
Steve Underwood and staff
Our prayers are with Carolyn’s family as they mourn her loss. But I know she is rejoicing in heaven as she was greeted by all her loved ones who went before her and by Our Lord.
Teri and family. My sincere sympathy. I hope you find comfort knowing you are loved and lifted in prayer. Camilla Robinson
Terri, Angela and family, I’m so very sorry for the loss of your mother and grandma! Prayers and love to you!
Angela, my sincere prayers for you and your family. Grandparents are special.
I went to Church with Davey & Carolyn. Now Carolyn has followed him to Heaven. My condolences to the family!
My Mom, Shirley Lowery was a cousin to Carolyn and I remember how she loved when the "cousins" would get together for lunch or to visit - I bet they are visiting now together in Heaven. My thoughts and prayers are with you -
My deepest condolences and prayers during this difficult time. I know Carolyn is at peace in Heaven, and that extra bright star shines. She was loved with a thousand hearts. RIP sweet friend.
Dear Ones, We are thinking of all of you at this sad time. So very sorry. Our hearts are full of wonderful memories of Carolyn. She was a good friend, and I know she will be missed. Bill and Kaye Burton
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Carolyn was a very nice and caring lady.
Susan and Mark,
My Sincere condolences on the loss of Carolyn. I pray all will be well with you.
Paul and Amy