In Memory

Romona "Rose" Brock (Hughes) - Class Of 1956

Romona Rose Brock (Hughes)

Romona "Rose" (Brock) Hughes, 82, of Parkersburg, Illinois, passed away on Thursday, November 11, 2021 at Helia Healthcare of Olney.

Rose was born on March 31, 1939 in Edwards County, Illinois, the daughter of Homer Brock and Camilla (Baker) Brock. She married Charles Franklin Hughes on April 26, 1959, and he preceded her in death on July 29, 2004.

Rose was a rural carrier for the Post Office for many years. After retiring, she enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and visiting with family and friends. Rose took pleasure in reading books and newspapers and scrolling through Facebook. She looked forward to planning holiday meals. Rose attended Parkersburg United Methodist Church.

Rose is survived by her son, Scott Hughes of Parkersburg; son, Brook Hughes and wife Stacie of Olney; grandchildren, Taylor (Trystin Runyon) Hughes of Olney, Tyler Hughes of Evansville, IN, and Tara Hughes of Olney; sisters, Shirley Kessler and Marty Milligan, brother, Jim Brock; sister-in-law, Marilyn Brock; brother-in-law, Daniel Frohning; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; sister, Kay Frohning; brother, Randall Brock; brothers-in-law, Robert Kessler and Lyle "Skip" Milligan; and sister-in-law, Nancy Brock; nephew, Stephen Kessler; brother-in-law, John Daubs, sister-in-law, Doris Daubs; mother and father-in-law, Leo and Sarah Hughes.

A graveside funeral service will be held for Rose at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at Oak Hill Cemetery in Parkersburg, Illinois.

Memorials can be made to Oak Hill Cemetery.

Kistler-Patterson Funeral Home, Olney, IL