Lawrence resident, 105, dies

By Lilly Adkins

BSN Associate Editor

LOUISA — Lawrence County resident Eula Mae Compton Hughes, who celebrated her 105th birthday on Oct. 18, 2021, died Feb. 26 at her home in Fallsburg, surrounded by her family.

Hughes was born Oct. 18, 1916, and was one of 15 children. She married Homer Hughes on June 19, 1931, and the couple had 12 children.

Hughes was a hard worker, according to her family, caring for her family, making sure her cupboards were all full, as well as the cellars of all her canned fruits, vegetables, jams and jellies.

In her obituary, her family said she was famous for her pickles, kraut pickled beans and pickled corn.

“Folks came from miles around to buy her pickles and pickled beets,” the obituary said. “She was a great cook and could put a meal on the table at any given time. She was honored a few times to feed some of the politicians who visited their home during mealtime. She was proud to have fed Rocky Adkins who was a candidate for State Representative at one time. She enjoyed vacationing with her family and was at the opening day of Dollywood.”

Hughes was a member of the Fallsburg Tabernacle, where she was a Sunday School teacher and also sang in the choir.

Hughes helped to cook and serve many of the homecoming meals and dinners as long as her health permitted, the obituary said.

Hughes was also a Kentucky Colonel and for many years attended the Senior Citizen’s meetings.

Hughes is survived by five children, Eldred Hughes, Phyllis Kline, Fannie Spyers, Joan Frazier and Deborah Perkins; five sisters, Arnleah Ashly, Opal Webb, Loray Frasher, Ollie Wilson and Toby Roberts; 15 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren and 10 great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, March 3, at Wilson Funeral Home, with burial in Yatesville Memorial Gardens under the direction of Wilson Funeral Home.