Mary Susan Hughes

Obituary

An angel on earth, and now an angel above. Mary Susan Hughes of Papillion, Nebraska surrendered to cancer the morning of November 2, 2021 after 20 months since her initial diagnosis. Born Mary Susan Hall April 24, 1947, in Lincoln, Nebraska to Leo Warren Hall and Ruth Mae (Brown) Hall she came to be a registered nurse for 44-years with tremendous compassion for the patients she serviced.

Mary graduated from Lincoln High School in 1965 and University of Nebraska School of Nursing in 1969. Initially her career included a short time at UNMC (2-yrs); Lincoln Veteran’s Hospital in Lincoln (7-yrs.); Lincoln Family Clinic (4-yrs.); St. Mary’s Hospital, Lubbock, Texas (2-yrs.); and finally 29-years for the University of Nebraska Medical Center in one of their family practice clinics.

Rowland Wyman Hughes was fortunate to wed Mary on May 14, 1979 and they enjoyed 43 wonderful years together. She is survived by Rowland; son Andrew Rowland Hughes and his wife Liliana who have two daughters Isabella and Kennedy of Bennington, Nebraska; and daughters — from Rowland’s former marriage — Jennifer Kaye Schmidt (Trevor) and their sons Devon and Johnathan of Omaha; and Denise Lynn Duran of Largo, Florida. Additionally there are a number of nephews and nieces. Mary was preceded in death by her parents (Leo and Ruth) and her two siblings, sisters Carol Ann Gleason of Detroit, Michigan and Janet Mae Hayes from Copperas, Texas.

Mary’s passion was her family. After that everything was fair game. Although nursing and assisting patients was very important. Friends had to be in the top five joys as she accumulated so many. Rarely, if ever did Mary say a contrary word on any subject or toward any person.

She was just an outstanding and loving person — period.

Memorials

In lieu of flowers, please direct memorial gifts to the University of Nebraska Foundation, in memory of Mary Susan Hughes for the Scholarship in the College of Nursing.

Physical checks may be sent to:
University of Nebraska Foundation
1010 Lincoln Mall
Suite 300
Lincoln, NE 68508

Online donations are also available, by adding Mary Hughes as an “In Memory of…” tribute. Please also fill out the “Individual to be notified” section with Rowland’s information:

Services

Visitation
Occurred on Tuesday, November 9th, 5pm-7pm
Roeder Mortuary
2727 N 108th St, Omaha

Celebration of Life
Occurred on Thursday, November 11th, 3pm
St. Andrews United Methodist Church
15050 W Maple Rd, Omaha
Watch the recorded service at youtube.com