Obituary for Winema Hughes

Winema Rae Hughes

August 22, 1979 – September 5, 2024

Winema Rae Hughes of Blackwell, Oklahoma, passed away on September 5, 2024, in Integris Edmond Hospital at the age of 45 years.

Winema Rae Hughes was born on August 22, 1979, in Heidelburg, Germany, and later adopted by Wayne and Velda Hughes. As a young girl, she moved to Oklahoma City and attended school in Pawnee and Cleveland, graduating from Cleveland High School in 1997. She then furthered her education by attending Vo-Tech in Drumright where she studied pre-med. She entered the United States Army and after three months was medically discharged due to an injury during boot camp. She moved to Blackwell for a year before moving to Ft. Worth, Texas, where she attended Teen Challenge. In December of 2000, she returned to Blackwell and began working for Southwest Cupid. In 2004, Winema gave birth to Kylie and later in 2012, Emily was born. She enjoyed crocheting, playing adult softball and various handcrafts. Her greatest attribute was her big heart and concern for others as she tried to make sure those around her had what they needed.

She is survived by two daughters, Kylie and Emily Hughes of Blackwell; her sisters, Connie Clites-Freeman and husband Bill of Pottsboro, Texas, Pamela McCleary of Blackwell, Keri Laxton and husband Jimmy of Prague, and Rita Hansburger of Orlando, Florida; her brothers, Phillip Hughes and wife Julia of Cleveland and Brian Clites of Tahlequah; and one grandson.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Wayne and Velda Hughes; her biological mother, Sharon Clites; her grandparents, Carl and Olive Ames; a sister, Veronica Carlson; a brother, Mike Hughes; and brother-in-law, Shane McCleary.

A memorial service is scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Thursday, September 12th at Bethesda of Blackwell Church with Rev. John West III officiating. Burial will follow at the Blackwell Cemetery.

A memorial has been established in her honor with Grand Mental Health in Blackwell, 1313 W. Ferguson, Blackwell, OK 74631.