Genevieve “Gene” Oliver Hughes, 91, a lifelong resident of Williamsburg, entered into God’s home Sunday, March 22, 2020. Gene was born Nov. 22, 1928, in Richmond to Albert and Elizabeth Oliver. Gene was preceded in death by her husband, Stuart Manning Hughes; and their daughters, Anne Virginia and Virginia Anne Hughes.
Her surviving family members include her son, Stuart Manning Hughes ll, and his wife, Susan, their family, Stuart Manning Hughes lll, and daughter, Dee, and her husband and son, Jessie and Waylon Cox, all of Williamsburg; daughter, Susan, and her husband, Leonard Lindstrom, of Charleston, South Carolina, their children and families; son, Robert Lindstrom ll, and his wife and daughter, Heather and Cabyll Lindstrom of Roanoke; daughter, Anne Lindstrom Moore, and her husband and sons, Hunter, Hunter Manning and Henry Moore of Cumming, Georgia; daughter, Rebecca Lindstrom Steele, and her husband and son, Evan and Hampton Steele of Waynesboro; brother, Albert Oliver, and his wife, Sharon, of Laxena, and their family; sister-in-law, Mabel Anne, and her husband, Commander Robert Kramer, of Williamsburg and their families; and niece, Lynn Sutton of Williamsburg.
Gene was known for her love for everyone she encountered, including her family, friends and their children, as well for her laughter and willingness to help anyone at anytime. She shaped and influenced many lives in Williamsburg throughout her life. She spread her love and knowledge through scouting, teaching, swimming, boating, fishing, sewing, sleigh riding and so much more.
Gene took great pleasure in raising her children through their school years and sports.
She served both as a deacon and an elder for the Williamsburg Presbyterian Church, enjoyed the friendship of the Williamsburg lunch bunch and was a member of the DAR. She worked for the Henderson Construction Company and retired from SunTrust Banks.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in memory of Gene may be made to the Ovarian Cancer Research Association. Funeral services will be private. A public memorial service will be held at a later date due to the current public health concerns.
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