Ople Powell Hughes, 91, of Prospect, passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2025, at Pulaski NHC. She was born on September 9, 1933, to Aubry C. and Velma D. Lucurs Powell. Ople was a devoted wife and a loving family member. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Pulaski. Ople was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 70 years, Ernest Hughes, brothers Delma Powell, Landon Powell, and a grandson, Brian Woods.
Visitation will be held from 11am-1pm on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at Carr & Erwin Funeral Home, with the funeral service to follow at 1pm. Interment will take place at Oak Grove Cemetery. The family requests that, in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Oak Grove Cemetery Fund c/o Bobby Powell 2799 Cowhorne Hollow Road Prospect, TN 38477.
Survivors include her daughter, Deborah Woods of Pulaski, grandchild Bridget McMasters, great-grandchildren Brooke Hargrove, Garrett White, brothers Bobby Powell and wife Jeanette of Prospect, Owen Powell and wife Darla of Murfreesboro, numerous nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. Ople will be dearly missed by all who knew her.