Jill Lynn Hughes (Gary) age 65, of Xenia, OH passed away on October 17, 2024, surrounded by her family. Jill was born on February 25, 1959. She treasured her husband, and together raised four daughters whom they cherished. Jill loved the outdoors; from the soft sands of Clearwater Beach, Florida, to the majestic mountains of Wyoming, and the serene sunsets on their beautiful property in Ohio. She had a deep love for animals, especially her beloved dogs, and embraced life with independence and a sense of adventure. Jill touched the lives of countless people through her many roles including wife, mother, Mimi, daughter, friend and nurse.

Jill was preceded in death by her mother, Norma Gary, and her brother Douglas Gary. She is survived by her husband of 39 years, Dino Hughes; her children, Katie (Tim) Kracus, Abby (Brandon) Pippin, Mattie (Tom) Stock, and Maggie (Camden) Bonardi; her father, Tim Gary; as well as 13 grandchildren whom love her dearly.

A memorial will be held outside on Friday, October 25, 2024 at 10:30am. Location: 1594 Union Rd. Xenia, Oh 45385. Causal attire. There will be a potluck style picnic following the memorial.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Jill's memory to Legacy Christian Academy Youth Athletics, a program that was a source of great joy and happy memories in her life. https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E357576&id=11 (https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E357576&id=11)

"I had a ball!" - Jill