Arleen Hughes

Arleen Bell Hughes passed away after a long resilient battle with cancer on Sunday, April 26, 2020 at the age of 66 with her loving family at her side. Arleen was born in New Orleans, Louisiana and resided in Chalmette, Louisiana. Arleen is survived by her loving husband, Vance Louis Hughes, Sr., her son Vance Louis Hughes, Jr. ( wife Brandye), her grandchildren, Kalin and Vance III as well as her sister, Micheline Brettel (husband Ernie). She is preceded in death by her parents, Charles Bell and Jean Cantrell. She was the Activities Director for the Council on aging in St. Bernard, Louisiana and was know to put a smile on everyone face when she walked into the room. Arleen accepted Christ in her life and always said that “ the Lord has me”  Arleen had a passion for her Native American Culture. She attended various activities and Pow Wows collecting intriguing information that educated her on heritage.