Helen Mae Hughes

Helen Mae Hughes, 88, of Grand Forks, ND, passed away on Thursday, September 5, 2019 at the Ecumen TCU in Detroit Lakes, MN.

Helen was born May 23, 1931, in Tabor, MN, the daughter of George & Mary (Botko) Palya.

She married Alvin Hughes on Aug. 14, 1955 to Alvin Hughes in Tabor, MN.  They made their home in Grand Forks, raising one son, Alan.

Helen worked part time for Copy Cat Printing & Minerals Diversified.  She also volunteered and co-managed the Rehab Hospital Gift Shop for 28 yrs.

In 2001 she was blessed with a granddaughter, Annika Mae and again in 2003 with Shaylee Marie.

Helen is survived by her son, Alan (Julie) Hughes; 2 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild, Vivien; brother, George; sisters, Elsie Anderson, Mary Ganyo and Ann Kmecik.

She was preceded in death by her husband and a brother, Roy.

**In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to United Lutheran Church or United Lutheran Church Quilters.

Memorial Service: 10:30 a.m. on Monday, September 9, 2019 at United Lutheran Church in Grand Forks, ND, with visitation one hour prior to the service.

Interment: Memorial Park South Cemetery, Grand Forks, ND.