Helen  Hughes, 102, of Defiance, passed away on  December 5, 2013 at Twin Rivers Nursing in Defiance, Ohio.

She was born on March 4, 1911 to Richard and Margaret (Hardin) Barnsgrove in Sutton, WV. Helen worked as a Secretary to Parole Board for Alderson Federal Reformatory for Women. On March 12, 1941 she married Evertt Hughes.

Helen loved watching football & basketball, crocheting, doing needle point, playing cards and traveling.  She also enjoyed spending time with her family.

Helen is survived by her son, Richard (Barbara) Hughes of Defiance, OH, Grandchildren; Greg Parsons, Craig Parsons, & Mike Hughes all of Defiance, OH, 3 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, 6 great great grandchildren, and sister, Virginia Coulter of St. Louis, MO.

She was preceded in death by father, Richard Barnsgrove, mother, Margaret Barnsgrove, husband, Evertt Hughes, daughter, Helen Hughes, grandson, Ricky Parsons, Siblings, Betty Price, Ann Lytle, Drusilla Donovan, Kathrine Gunnoe, Margaret Barnsgrove, & Richard Barnsgrove.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, December 11, 2013 9:00 am - 11:00 am at Schaffer Funeral Home, Inc., Defiance, Ohio.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, December 11, 2013, 11:00 am at the Schaffer Funeral  Home, Defiance, Ohio, with Rev. Schmidt officiating.

Memorials are suggested to the St. John Lutheran Church. Online condolences can be given at www.Schafferfh.com.