Kathy Whitten Hughes

Mrs. Joan Kathryn “Kathy” Whitten Hughes, age 80 of Trion, Georgia passed away Wednesday, September 9, 2026 in a Rome area healthcare center.

Kathy was born in Trion, Georgia on May 22, 1946, daughter of the late John Henry Whitten and Sylvia Faye Thomas Huskey. She was retired from the Roper Corporation and was of the Baptist Faith. Kathy loved being outdoors, whether it was fishing or camping, but her favorite activity was spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Kathy is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Paige Mitchell and Race Allen; sister, Janet Young; three grandchildren, Skyler Hughes, Macy(Kirby) Brush and Linc Allen; three great grandchildren, Delta Brush, Declan Brush and Jett Hughes; and two nieces, Hope Money and Missy(Tracy) Moore.

In accordance with Kathy’s wishes, she will be cremated and the family may hold a memorial service at later date.

Coffman Funeral Home and Crematory is honored to be serving the family of Mrs. Joan Kathryn “Kathy” Whitten Hughes. Please visit www.coffmanfh.net to sign our online guestbook and post condolences.