Obituary of Barbara Jean Hughes

Barbara Jean Hughes departed this life on May 21, 2014 at the age of 81 in San Ramon, CA. She was born on May 19, 1933 in Memphis Tennessee to Alfred and Martha (Fleming) Sneed. She was raised in Chicago, IL and was the oldest of four children. Barbara married Robert Alexander Hughes on September 13, 1958 and moved to Castro Valley, CA. where she lived most of her life. That union was blessed with one son, Brent Alexander Hughes. She was faithful to God, her church and her family. Preceding her death, she was a member of Transfiguration Church in Castro Valley, CA. Barbara was a devoted wife for 49 years until Robert's death. She dedicated her life to taking care of her family and caring for others. She was a RN at Kaiser Hospital in Hayward, CA. before she left to raise her family. Later she returned to the nursing profession working for Dr. Kallmen's private practice in San Leandro, then later at Hayward Convalescent Hospital and Chabot Convalescent hospital in Castro Valley. Later she cared for her late husband, Robert, through his stages of Alzheimer's disease. "Gramby", as she was affectionately known by her children and grand children, loved music and loved to dance. She was always most happy with her family and friends sharing a laugh and a good time. She was blessed with four grand children and loved them until the day she died. She cherished every moment she got to spend with them. Her family meant the world to her and she served as a role model to all that she came in touch with, showing how love and dedication always trumped anger and hate. She leaves behind one son, Brent Alexander Hughes, a daughter in-law, Heidi Teresa Hughes of Danville CA, four grand children Justin Alexander Santich-Hughes of Discovery Bay , Alyssa Christine Hughes, Jacob Alexander Hughes and Robert Alexander Hughes all of Danville, Ca. and two great grand children Riley Marie and Kaden Alexander Hughes. She is also survived by 2 sisters Carmena (Hervin) Robinson and Anita Thornton and one brother Frank (Janet) Sneed all of Chicago Il. Barbara's sister Erma (Wellington) preceded her in death.