- Date Of Birth: August 29, 1945
- Date Of Death: November 8, 2018
- State: Illinois
Debra A. (Bowman) Hughes, 73, of Central City, passed away November 8, 2018 in Saint Louis University Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. She was born August 29, 1945 in Monticello, daughter of Floyd Bowman and Betty (Primmer) Bowman.
Debra is survived by her son, Todd G. Hughes of Centralia; a brother: Craig Bowman and wife Sheila of Bixby, Ok; a sister: Teena Minnis of Tacoma, WA; three grandchildren: Keirsty Hughes of Springfield, IL, Kairei Hughes of Fredericksburg, VA, and Devin Prose of Springfield, IL; three great-grandchildren: Kameron; Jayce Noah; and Charlotte Ann; and several nephews and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her parents: Floyd and Betty Bowman. Debra has dedicated her life to those she loved, cared about, and even to those whom she did not know. She has always fought, for an individual’s constitutional rights, for those who could not. She was energetic, determined, compassionate, and would do whatever it took, to accomplish goals, she set out. This being said, she had a great sense of humor. Debra enjoyed her last 14 years, as Business Office Manager, at Vandalia Rehabilitation and Health Care Center, in Vandalia, Illinois. Prior to this position, she dedicated herself to Chamber of Commerce duties, in Springfield, IL; Taylorville, IL and Centralia, IL. During her lifetime, she was involved in a number of organizations. Naming just a few – Southern Illinois Coalition of Chambers, Centralia Rotary member.
First Night Greater Centralia Founding Committee, Kaskaskia College Small business Advisory Council, Women in Management, and Kids at Risk Coalition. Debra enjoyed having family close, in her life, and above all, giving each member as much emotional support, that was possible. She was an amazing cook and baker! Homemade pies, were her specialty.
