Barbara Newton Hughes

Barbara Newton Hughes, 80, of Clover, SC, passed away Sunday, September 3, 2023, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.

A Gaston County native, she was born February 19, 1943, daughter of the late William and Blanche Newton.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, David and Homer Newton; sisters, Lula Mae Cape and Katie Lynn Mauney; children, Tammy McEntyre and Leonard McEntyre.

Barbara was a wonderful wife, mother, stepmother, grandmother, and friend.

Her grandchildren were her pride and joy.

She loved Jesus and enjoyed going to Southside Baptist Church, where she was a member for 33 years.

She enjoyed traveling and gardening, and loved flowers and her puppies.

Left to cherish her memories are her husband of 42 years, David Hughes; children, Sandra Smotherman, Larry and Charlene McEntyre, Laticia and Michael brown, Lisa Jo Hughes, Doug and Crystal Hughes, and Shane Hughes; 23 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and fur babies, Hershey and Peanut.

A funeral service, officiated by Pastor David Ross and Pastor Mike Criswell, will be held 1:00 PM on Thursday, September 7, at Southside Baptist Church, 530 Bethany Rd., Gastonia.

The family will receive friends at the church from 12 Noon until 1:00 PM prior to the service.

Burial will be in Olney Presbyterian Church Cemetery.

Arrangements are with the South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service, 1503 S. York Rd., Gastonia.

Condolences may be made online at www.greenefuneral.com