Shirley Marie Hughes

Shirley Marie Hughes, 82, of Ashkum, passed away on June 28, 2025 at Miller Health Care in Kankakee. Shirley was born on March 21,1943 in Jackson, Mississippi, the daughter of Benny and Vertnell (Jamison) Franklin. Shirley retired from the City of Chicago Parking Enforcement. She enjoyed cooking, and loved traveling with her partner of 39 years, Louis Martin. Shirley is survived by her sons, David (Shannon) Hughes of Jackson, Mississippi and Jeremy (Melissa) Hughes of Calumet Park; daughters, Audra Williams of Jackson, Mississippi and Stefanie (Robert) Hunt of Chicago; significant other, Louis Martin of Askhum; eighteen grandchildren; twenty-great grandchildren; six nieces; two nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents, Benny and Vertnell Franklin; daughter, Gwendloyn Townsend; brother, James D. Jamion; sister, Frances Webster and brother-in-law, Norman Webster. “A Life Well Lived”