Annette Hughes Flora

May 14, 1935 - June 11, 2018

Annette Hughes Flora, 83, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on June 11, 2018. Born in Carlisle, KY on May 14, 1935 to the late Robert Emanuel and Pansy Ruth Stone Hughes, Annette was a graduate of the Carlisle High School and a member of the Carlisle Presbyterian Church. She served the community of Carlisle/Nicholas County for forty years as a bus driver with daily routes as well as sporting events and field trips. She chaperoned many senior trips, supported the Bluejackets through concession operations and also served as a member of the Nicholas County Board of Education for many years after retirement. In addition to her time with the school system, Annette also spent time as a book mobile driver and a census worker along with cafeteria service for many 4-H summer camps. Annette enjoyed playing softball, fishing, travelling and driving her Cadillac and was always ready for a road trip. Well known for her wit and colorful sense of humor, she loved hearing and telling jokes and was adored for her homemade candy that she shared with friends and family. She loved animals and enjoyed taking care of her three cats - Blue, Tigger and Patches. She is survived by her husband, Everett Flora, a son, Timothy Michael Fooks, a sister, Janette Gudgell and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two brothers; James Bruce Hughes and Bobby ‘Cotton” Lewis Hughes and a sister, Roberta Thomas. Memorial services will be held at 2 pm Saturday, June 23, 2018 at the Carlisle Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Schuyler Olt officiating. Visitation 1 – 2 pm. A Celebration of Life pot-luck meal is planned immediately following the service at the church. Carlisle-Clark Funeral home in charge of arrangements.