Charlene Hughes Obituary

Charlene was a fellow quilter in the Hawaii Quilt Guild. I was always in awe of the creative quilts she designed and completed. She had lovely openings for shows around town and I enjoyed seeing my friend honored at those. She had a great sense of humor as well as empathy. I was the lucky recipient of her various hand crafted Christmas cards and felt honored by them. She leaves wonderful memories of such a creative woman behind. I hope those memories also carry her family during these sad times!

When I think of Ms Charlene I think of a Vivacious & Warm Hearted person. We took care of her for a little over three years. She was part of our daily routine, especially me. I missed taking care of her, I missed her sassy youthful face, her smile when she joked around with my husband. Her favorite line of sentence "wait a minute, I can do it, feels wonderful, thank you". Warmth feeling of her little hands that pulls my hand towards her jaw below her ear and pressed it against her shoulder, her little hands that touched my face pushing my bangs away from my face when I took care or her. The warmth of her body when we hugged, and most of all the friendship of her loving supportive family especially her daughters Ms Melissa and Amanda will always be cherished.

Ms Charlene was a strong woman. She fought with such grace and bravery. We will carry her strength and love into every places we go. Thank you for the memories, the lessons, and the love. We love you, and we´ll miss you. You now SAFE & PAIN FREE in the arms of the angels.

To you Ms Melissa, Amanda and the rest of the family, Carlito and I wish to extend our sincere condolences. May almighty God comfort each and every one of you during this difficult time. We´ll never forget your kindness; it truly made a difference. Those we have held in our arms for a little while, we hold in our hearts forever.

When I think of Ms Charlene I think of a Vivacious & Warm Hearted person. We took care of her for a little over three years. She was part of our daily routine, especially me. I missed taking care of her, I missed her sassy youthful face, her smile when she joke around with my husband. Few of her favorite line of sentence are "wait a minute, I can do it, feels wonderful, thank you". Warmth feeling of her little hands that pulls my hand towards her jaw below her ear and pressed it against her shoulder, her little hands that touched my face pushing my bangs away from my face when I cared her. The warmth of her body when we hugged, and most of all the friendship of her loving supportive family especially her daughters Ms Melissa and Amanda will always be cherished.

Ms Charlene was a strong woman. She fought with such grace and bravery. We will carry her strength and love into every places we go. Thank you for the memories, the lessons, and the love. We love you, and we´ll miss you. She now SAFE & PAIN FREE in the arms of the angels.

To you Ms Melissa, Amanda and the whole family: Carlito and I wishing you comfort this difficult time. And thank you so much for the support and friendship.

I had stayed in touch with Char since our nursing school days as we would talk on the phone and write until she needed a care facility. I have several wonderful quilts she made and some other things as well as the artistic cards at Christmas. Her family was her whole life and I am sure they miss her.
Mary Amundsen

I was also a student at James Ward Thorne School of Nursing at Passavant Hospital. and graduated with Charlene. She was a wonderful friend. We were long distance friends when she lived in Hawaii. Then we lost touch after several years. I offer my condolences to her family. May she rest in peace.

Charlene was so sweet. She sent me decorated cards displaying her artistic talent which I also put on my Christmas tree. When Syd got cancer she sent him a beautiful quilt she made for him. Such good memories of a wonderful friend . Deepest sympathy to the family . R.I.P.Charlene.

I was also a classmate of Charlene`s in Chicago at Passavant Memorial Hospital. I didn´t keep as close to touch as I would like to. I talked to her on the phone quite a few years ago. It doesn´t seem possible that it was 68years ago when we graduated. when I talked to her on the phone, it seemed like I hadn´t been away from her over the years. I will miss knowing that she was in Hawaii my love and condolences to the family.

Charlene and I were in the same class at PassavantMemorial Hospital, James Ward Thorne school of nursing. I kept in contact with her over the years, but have lost contact the last few years.

Charlene and I were student nurses together in Chicago at Passavant Hospital.
We kept in touch somewhat over the years. I was in Honolulu a number of years ago and we were to meet for lunch, but that didn't happen because she was ill.
My condolences to her family. I was fortunate to spend those years with such a fine woman!!!

We have fond memories of Charlene. She was friends with my mother-in-law Biz, who passed away January 4 in San Antonio. In addition to spending time with Charlene in Hawaii, she and Biz, along with fellow quilters Betty and Elaine, stayed at our house in 1997 when they attended International Quilt Festival in Houston. Charlene bonded with our cat Travis. What a kind and talented lady! Our thoughts are with her family.