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Mabel P. Shockey Hughes

  • August 27, 1920 - January 9, 2012
  • Waynesboro, Pennsylvania
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“Dear Fran, Terry, Ginny and family, We will miss Mimi so much at Quincy. She became a friend to all - staff and residents alike. Bingo just won't...Read More » ”
1 of 13 | Posted by: Margaret Thompson - Waynesboro, PA

“Dear Family I will always remember Mable coming to the library each week and getting her many books, she sure loved to read. My thoughts are with...Read More » ”
2 of 13 | Posted by: Ruth & Wayne Gembe - Waynesboro, PA

“DEAR FRAN I ENJOYED GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MOM SHE BECAME A GOOD FRIEND AND WILL BE MISSED.IAM PRAYING FOR YOU ALL. YOUR FRIEND CHRISTOPHER ”
3 of 13 | Posted by: CHRISTOPHER - WAYNESBORO, PA

“My thoughts are with you.... ”
4 of 13 | Posted by: charlene (flory) christman - PA

“Fran and family, May your Mom be at peace now. Hold onto the wonderful memories to see you through this sorrowful time. Thoughts and prayers are...Read More » ”
5 of 13 | Posted by: Sandi and Mel Colwell - Houston, UT

“DEar Fran and family, So sorry about your Mother. I know Mimi from working at the home. Remember the good times and cherish those memories. God...Read More » ”
6 of 13 | Posted by: Nancy Kauffman - zullinger, PA

“My deepest sympathies on the loss of your mother. May she rest in the peace of the Lord. Niece - Gloria ”
7 of 13 | Posted by: Gloria Smith Keller - Hagerstown, MD

“Extending our deepest sympathy to you and your family. The good memories will eventually prevail. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Andi and...Read More » ”
8 of 13 | Posted by: Andi Koons - Waynesboro, PA

“Terry, Ginny and Family : You have my deepest condolences during this truly difficult time in your life. I am praying that you all will use your...Read More » ”
9 of 13 | Posted by: Joel Malagari - Monrovia, MD

“Dear grieving family, My wife and I are very sorry for your tremendous loss and would like to express our condolences to the family. We cannot...Read More » ”
10 of 13 | Posted by: Jodel - NY

“Terry, Ginny, Fran & Family: You are in my thoughts and prayers. I know this is a difficult time but remember the good times and memories and that...Read More » ”
11 of 13 | Posted by: Emmy Myers - Waynesboro, PA

“Dear Ginny, Terry, Fran and family, You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Take comfort in the memories,great times you all had and lucky you had...Read More » ”
12 of 13 | Posted by: Susan Barlup - Waynesboro, PA

“I have only known Mimi since Feb. 2011. She has been a roommate at Quincy with my mother Doris. I feel blessed to have had the time to learn to know...Read More » ”
13 of 13 | Posted by: Larry Alexander - Waynesboro, PA


Mrs. Mabel P. (Rouzer) Shockey Hughes, 91, a resident of Quincy Village and formerly of 14024 Harbaugh Church Road, Waynesboro, died at 12:38 A.M., Monday, January 9, 2012, in the nursing home. She had been in failing health for the past month. Born August 27, 1920 in the Roadside area of Waynesboro, she was the daughter of the late Leolin and Florence M. (Sigler) Rouzer. Mrs. Hughes graduated from Washington Township High School with the class of 1938. She and her first husband, Charles L. Shockey, were married on September 12, 1941 in Hagerstown. He died on December 1, 1965. She married her second husband, Warren Hughes, on August 7, 1969. They moved to the Harbaugh Church Road address in 1973. Mr. Hughes died on January 29, 1984. Mrs. Hughes entered the nursing home on December 3, 2002. Mrs. Hughes worked at Lakeside Community Hall in the Officers Club at Fort Ritchie until its closing in 1998, where she did clerical work and various other jobs as needed. She was a member of Faith United Methodist Church, Waynesboro, South Chapter 2977 AARP and the National AARP. Mrs. Hughes enjoyed shopping and attending yard sales. She is survived by four children, Rodney J. Shockey of Wasilla, AK, Frances L. "Fran" George of Waynesboro, Terry W. Shockey of Waynesboro, and Deborah K. Gekoski of Pasadena, MD; 16 grandchildren; a number of great-grandchildren; one brother, Melvin Rouzer of Hagerstown, MD; and a number of nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and two husbands, she was preceded in death by two sisters and three brothers. Services will be held at 11:00 A.M., Thursday, January 12, 2012, in Grove-Bowersox Funeral Home, 50 S. Broad St., Waynesboro, with Chaplain John Ile, officiating. Burial will follow in Harbaugh Church Cemetery, Rouzerville. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the services, Thursday morning, in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Quincy Village Benevolent Care Fund, 6596 Orphanage Road, Waynesboro, PA, 17268 or The American Heart Association, 417 Phoenix Drive, Suite A, Chambersburg, PA, 17201. Online condolences may be expressed at www.bowersoxfuneralhomes.com