Wilma Lou Hughson

Wilma Lou Hughson, age 95, a lifelong resident of Braymer, Missouri, passed away on Sunday, August 3, 2025 at Golden Age Nursing Home, Braymer, Missouri. She was born the daughter of Earl Cox and Myrtle (Thompson) Cox Phillips on July 16, 1930 in Braymer, Missouri.
On October 29, 1948, Wilma married the love of her life, Robert Hughson. They celebrated 72 years together until his passing on May 7, 2021. She was a member of McBee Chapel and the Pleasant Hill Lions Club. Wilma was a devoted farm wife, working alongside Robert doing whatever needed to be done. She was an excellent cook who could magically turn a meal meant for five into a meal for twenty if family or friends dropped by. Wilma’s greatest treasure was her family. She smiled the biggest when given the opportunity to share pictures or stories of her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.
Left to cherish her memory are her children, Kenneth (Debby) Hughson of Sweet Springs, Missouri, Johnny (Jodie) Hughson of Orrick, Missouri, Carol (Jeff) Anderson of Braymer, Missouri, and daughter-in-law, Mary Hughson of Braymer, Missouri; her grandchildren, Julie (Mike) Howard, Shawn (Nickie) Hughson, Kyle Hughson, Scott Hughson, Jeremy (Jaclyn) Anderson, Tara (Justin) Palmer, Amber Tiffin, Shelby (Scott) Teufel, Todd (Brittany) Hughson and Tracy (Travis) Darr; 20 great grandchildren; 3 great-great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Robert, Sr.; son, Robert Hughson, Jr.; daughter-in-law, Darlene Hughson; two brothers, Don E. Cox and Glen Phillips; and sister, Ida Mae Mundy.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at the Braymer Methodist Church at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Mark McBee officiating. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 1:00 p.m. until service time at 2:00 p.m. at the church. Burial will be held at Phares Cemetery, Braymer, Missouri. Memorial contributions may be made to the Phares Cemetery and may be left at or mailed to Lindley Funeral Home, P.O. Box 47, Chillicothe, Missouri 64601. Online condolences may be made at www.lindleyfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements are under the direction of Lindley Pitts Funeral Home, Braymer, Missour.