Louise M. Hughes

Louise M. "Grandma Cookie" Hughes, age 93, of Toledo, Ohio passed away Sunday, November 17, 2019. She was born May 25, 1926 in Toledo, Ohio to the late Guy and Audra Starkey.

Louise was kind, caring, very talented, and hardworking. In her early years, as a stay at home mom, Louise worked as a seamstress, eventually making her daughters' wedding dresses and cakes. Later in life Louise served as the secretary for Fairgreen Presbyterian Church for 28 years and was a devoted member for many years. During her time at the church she built a reputation for her delicious cakes, cookies, tapioca pudding and fudge. Grandma Cookie was also an avid Cleveland Indian's fanatic.

Left to cherish Louise's memory are her daughters, Linda Poe, Marsha Rarick, and Sharon (Dave) Domschot; 7 grandchildren, Oscar Jack Martinez, Anna L. Martinez, Tomas J. Martinez, Marcos A. Martinez, Nick J. Domschot, Jennifer L. (Anthony) Miracola and Mark D. (Adrien) Domschot; 13 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great-grandchild.

Preceding Louise in death was her loving husband, Jack Hughes; siblings, Joan Ustaszewski, Ordell "Bud" Starkey, and Jim Starkey.

In lieu of flowers Memorial Contributions can be made out to Fairgreen Presbyterian Church or Charity of the Donor's choice.

Friends will be received Friday, November 22, 2019 from 2:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at Newcomer Funeral Home - Northwest Chapel, 4150 West Laskey Road, Toledo, Ohio 43623 (419-473-0300). Funeral Services will begin at 9:30 A.M. on Saturday, November 23, 2019 at Fairgreen Presbyterian Church, 3220 West Laskey Road, Toledo, Ohio 43613 (419-475-4436). Interment will follow at Toledo Memorial Park.

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