Mary Jo Hughes-Denny

GREENSBORO - Mary J. Hughes-Denny, 87, passed away Friday, September 10, 2021 at Beacon Place.

She was born in Guilford County on July 17, 1934 to Douglas Hughes and Lillian Cobb Hughes.

She graduated from James B. Dudley High School class of 1952. She later received a certificate in Early Childhood Education from Newark State College as well as a cosmetology degree from Maco Beauty College. Many years later she received her Realtor's and Brokers license where she owned and operated Hughes-Denny Properties.

She was a faithful member of Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church.

She was preceded in death by siblings, Ivora Bigelow, Robert Hughes, Douglas “Buddy” Hughes, Perrie White and Larry Hughes; sister-in-law, Lula Mae Hughes; brothers-in-law, Crawford Henderson and Rev. W.T. Bigelow.

Survivors include children, Victor Denny and Vito Jones; brothers, John "JC" Hughes; sisters, Dorothy Henderson, Julia James (Mark); sister-in-law, Sandra Hughes; brother-in-law, Doug White; a host of relatives and friends.

Public viewing will begin on Thursday from 12 until 6 p.m. at Serenity Funeral Home, 1024 Homeland Avenue, Greensboro, NC.

A celebration of life service will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, September 17, 2021 at Bethel A.M.E. Church, 200 Regan Street, Greensboro, NC. The viewing will begin at 10 a.m. and the family visitation will begin at 10:30 a.m. Pastor, Revered Dr. Clay Barrow will deliver the words of comfort.

Interment will follow in Lakeview Memorial Park.

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