Mrs. Eleanor Mozelle Johnson Hughes of Carrollton, Georgia, passed away Thursday, May 8, 2008, at her home following a lengthy illness. She was 87. Mrs. Hughes was born in Carroll County on February 17, 1921. She was preceded in death by her parents, Earnest Colquitt Johnson and Missouria Ezma McCray Johnson; one brother, Clovis Alton Johnson; three sisters, Lois Tabitha Johnson Adams, Willie Mae Johnson Akin, and Ruby Hazel Johnson Harden. She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Raymond Roberts Hughes, to whom she was married on November 15, 1943; two daughters: Judy Eleanor Hughes Robbins (and husband Bill) of Evergreen, AL; Dotti Jill Hughes Green of Carrollton; four grandchildren: Raymond Andrew (Andy) Robbins of Phenix City, AL, Eleanor Ruth (Ellie) Robbins Crane (and husband Josh) of Phenix City, AL, Carrie Armanda Green of Carrollton, and Katie Jill Green of Athens; three great-grandchildren, Samuel McMaster Crane, Jacob McClellan Crane, and Kirk Brockett Crane, all of Phenix City, AL; one sister, Dorothy Mildia Johnson Akin of Titusville, FL; brother-in-law, Thomas Glenn Hughes (and wife Sandra) of Carrollton; eleven nephews, five nieces, many friends, and faithful caretaker, Lucille Swint. Education was always an important part of Mrs. Hughes' life. She first attended school in Smyrna, a small community between Carrollton and Bowdon Junction. She later transferred to Mt. Zion Seminary, which was supported by the Methodist Episcopal Church until 1937, when it became state supported. She attended Bowdon Junction School for a short time before completing her high school career at Mt. Zion High School, where in 1938 she was the valedictorian of the first graduating class. After attending West Georgia College, she transferred to the University of Georgia, where she graduated in 1942 with a degree in Home Economics. For a period of time, she served as Assistant Home Demonstration Agent in DeKalb County. She later taught at Mt. Zion High School before becoming a fulltime wife and mother. She was a member of Tabernacle Baptist Church, where she taught Sunday School for 30 years in the Senior Adult Women's Department. She also served many years as a WMU prayer group leader. She previously had been a member of Pleasant View Baptist Church and Beulah Baptist Church. Visitation will be held on Saturday, May 10, 2008, from 4 PM to 9 PM at Martin and Hightower Heritage Chapel. The funeral service will be held on Sunday, May 11, 2008, at 3 PM in the sanctuary of Tabernacle Baptist Church with Dr. Idus Adams, Dr. Howard Cobble, and Dr. Jimmy Gentry officiating. Music will be provided by organist Greg Hendrix and soloist Mark Witham, along with a men's ensemble. Pallbearers are Thomas Arnold, Josh Crane, Justin Hildreth, Robert Jean, Andy Robbins, and L.C. Rush. Honorary pallbearers are J.N. Baxter, Dr. Bob Harden, Richard Hendrix, Bobby Holcombe, Jay Hughes, Tim Hughes, Charlie Jean, Ed Lands, Leonard McEwen, John Rush, Mark Rush, Gordon Sharp, members of the Tabernacle "Sharing Believers" Sunday School Class and members of the Tabernacle WMU. Interment will be in Carroll Memory Gardens with Rev. Howard Scarboro officiating. Messages of condolences may be sent to the family at www.martin-hightower.com. Memorial contributions may be made to Tanner Hospice Care, P.O. Box 1136, Carrollton, Georgia, 30112.