Leah Hughes

April 3, 1956 - December 28, 2023

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Nalley-Pickle & Welch Rosewood Chapel

Wednesday 1/3, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

14th and Main Church of Christ

Thursday 1/4, 2:00 pm

Trinity Memorial Park

Thursday 1/4

Leah Jan Hughes departed this life on Thursday, December 28, 2023 at her residence. The family will receive friends from 5pm-7pm, Wednesday, January 3, 2024 in the Nalley-Pickle & Welch Rosewood Chapel. Funeral services will be held at 2pm, Thursday, January 4, 2024 at 14th & Main Church of Christ. Interment will follow at Trinity Memorial Park.

Leah was born April 3, 1956 in Big Spring, Texas to Gerald and Leona (Lancaster) Roman. Leah attended school at Sands ISD. She obtained many associate degrees from Howard College. She married Ricky Hughes the summer of 1973 in Mexico. Leah and Ricky started their farming business in Knott. She was active in all aspects of their farming operation. Leah also worked at Quigley’s flowers and gifts. While being a stay-at-home mom she did taxidermy, in Knott. She worked with Linda Roman Crop insurance and Linda’s Country Store on N. 87. Serving her favorite Peach Cobbler. Big Spring Livestock Auction is where she spent many days working for Dr. Joe Neff assisting him in examining cattle for sale. Leah obtained her EMT certificate and was employed by the Ambulance service in Big Spring. Later she received her real estate license and worked for Home & J Rutledge Realty until she retired.

After retirement she did what she loved most. She spent time with her Grandkids fishing with them in her pond and going to many of their sporting events. She also loved working in her yard and taking care of her animals.

Above all her accomplishments she Loved the Lord. A loving friend, Cousin, Aunt, Sister, Mom and MEME. She loved and was loved by everyone.

Leah is survived by her son Wes Hughes and wife Hailey of Stanton; daughter, Kara Crenshaw and husband Bucky of Big Spring; sister Rene’ Beall and husband Joe Paul of Big Spring; sister-in-law Connie Zant and husband David of Ackerly; Mother in-law Joe Hughes of Ackerly; five grandchildren, Colten Hughes, Brock Hughes, Londyn Hughes, Hannah Crenshaw, and Hudson Crenshaw; four nieces and nephews, Jerrod Beall, Stuart Beall, Cal Zant, and Hollie Epperson; and numerous cousins and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband Ricky Hughes; her parents Jerry Roman and Leona Roman; Grandparents, Fred and Velma Roman and Oren and Eva Lancaster.

Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home and Crematory. Online condolences can be made at www.npwelch.com

Nalley-Pickle & Welch Rosewood Chapel

Wednesday 1/3, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

14th and Main Church of Christ

Thursday 1/4, 2:00 pm

Trinity Memorial Park

Thursday 1/4

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Prayers for peace and comfort. Leah will always be missed. Love, Rhonda Hayes and family

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love Kevin and Shannon Crawford

So sorry for your loss. Prayers continuing for family

Our sincere condolences for your loss. Wesley & Betty Thixton

My step-cousin Leah was so kind and welcoming to us. I loved her and will continue to hold her in my heart.

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Our Family loved Leah and Ricky. Leah helped find a house when we moved to Big Spring and sell ours when we left. She had me bring our kids over and swim in her pool. She was giving and kind. Prayers for the Hughes Family.

We are so sorry to hear about Leah. We are praying for the family.

I am so sorry for your loss of beautiful Leah! All I can say is she is with her cowboy now. I just saw her a day or two before Christmas and she was her usual self getting things rounded up to have a great Christmas with her family. She was a special person. 🙏🙏🙏💔

Kara, Wes, Renee and all family, we want to say we are with you in spirit. Leah and Ricky were such good people. I know they loved and helped our parents, Phillip and Jewel when they needed them. Our hearts reach out to you from East Texas.❤️

We were so sorry to hear of Leah’s passing. She was always so full of energy & so outgoing to those around her. She was a leader amongst her peers. There is no doubt she was a faithful wife & loving mother & grandmother.

You are in our hearts and prayers!

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Prayers to your family from ours. Love, The Snapps Josh, Cheyenne and Tebow

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We will miss you. Shirley and Deborah Shroyer

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Wes and Kara and families we are so very sorry for your loss. Our hearts are heavy for you all.Prayers for comfort and peace. Love, Johnny and Mickie

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Richard and I are So So sad to hear about Leah’s death! We, as you, are devastated! We are still in Idaho and will not be able to attend her services, yet know we hold each of you in our hearts as do my Children Kendra Carey Murphy and Bill Carey! Know you are all in our thoughts and prayers!! She was a wonderful Woman , we loved her since we were all very young! She will be missed so very much! ❤️🙏🏼to each of you! Sincerely Donna and Richard and our Children Lord let us bless others as she did!!

Meme was an amazing woman who was loved by so many. You could always find her at her grandkids events or hosting her grandkids get togethers at her house. Meme touched the lives of so many. Kara you have the same strength & beauty as your Mama. Your family will continue to be in our prayers.
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Leah you had a heart of gold, you were beautiful inside and out, and that smile. You will be missed by so many people that you have touched in 1 way or another. I loved every minute that I worked for you and just hanging out. Going miss that for sure. Sending my prayers for the family to heal from the loss of you. Love you forever Laura

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Terry & Deana Scott

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Wes and Kara, we are so sorry for your loss. Prayers for your family at this time.

My most sincere condolences in the passing of your mom. I pray for comfort and peace for the entire family.

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My thoughts and prayers to all of you in this difficult time.Love Debra Borchardt

Wes, Prayers for you and your family. Rick and Teri Vestal

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Fun memories at the lake LoveTommy and Laurie Melton

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Please accept my deepest condolences, my prayers are with Leah and her family.

DEAR FAMILY, MY HEART IS DEEPLY TOUCHED BY OUR LOSS OF LOVED ONE DEAR LEAH. MAY OUR HEAVENLY FATHER GIVE COMFORT IN ALL THE DAYS AHEAD TO EACH OF HER FAMILY MEMBERS AS ONLY HE CAN DO. WITH LOVE AND PRAYERS, DOROTHY L. ROGERS

Our thoughts and prayers are with you! The Colemans.

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My condolences to the Family Leah was a beautiful person inside and out She brought smiles to everyone she knew

God Speed Leah. It was a pleasure being your partner so many years ago and your friend.

Leah touched many with her kindness, caring and sweet spirit. She was very animated watching her grands in sports. Leah will be missed and we are sending prayers of love and comfort to her family!

Wes and Kara,We love you guys and we will continue to pray for your family. Our deepest sympathies for the loss of an amazing woman.

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My thoughts and prayers are with you.Love,Shana Blagrave

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Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.

In memory of your sweet mother! Lifting up the family in prayer.

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Way too soon. We will miss her.

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James and I want to express our deepest condolences to the family, we are praying for to wrap his arms around you and give you peace and to comfort you during this time! Love you all

Gary and I want to express our deepest condolences to the families. We are praying for comfort during this difficult time. We love you all.

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.