Margaret Marie Ellis Hughes, age 70 of Mineral Bluff, GA passed away on Sunday, July 10, 2022 peacefully in her home with her immediate family by her side after an extended illness. She was born on October 10, 1951 in Pulaski, VA. Marie was preceded in death by her Father, James Leonard "Hen" Ellis; Mother, Edna Duvall Ellis; Sister, Jane Ellis; Infant Brother, Danny Ellis and Infant Sister, Linda Ellis. She was raised in Isabella TN. Marie graduated from Copper Basin High School in 1969 and Tri County Community College with an Associate Degree in Computer Technology. She was employed with First National Bank of Polk County. Marie was a member of Midway Baptist Church in McCaysville, GA. Marie was unconditionally loving and kind to everyone in her life and to everyone that she met. If you knew her, you were loved by her and you were blessed to feel loved by her. When you met her you instantly knew that she had a rare - never judgmental - peaceful soul with a heart full of so much love and grace that you instantly desired to comprehend how it could be obtained. She loved her family, friends and she deeply adored her grandsons beyond measure. She is loved, cherished and will always be held close in our hearts and memories. Her love will continue to be our guide and strength. Survivors are her husband of fifty-two years, Joe Hughes of Mineral Bluff, GA; Daughter, Susan (Todd) Rollins of Copperhill, TN; Daughter, Karen (Rusty) Boggs of Copperhill, TN; Grandsons, Dylan Boggs, Dalton Tankersley (Fiance Emily Gray) and Joe Boggs; Sister, Fayrene (Bob) Mathis of Epworth, GA; Sister, Shirley Jean Higdon of Dahlonega Ga; Brother, Jessie Lynn Ellis of Ducktown TN; Aunt, Blanche Ledford of Hiawassee GA; Several Nieces; Nephews; Great Nieces; Great Nephews; Family Friend, June McCarter; Many Friends and her little dog, Fred. Funeral Services will be conducted on Wednesday July 13, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. from the Akins-Cobb Funerals & Cremations of Copperhill Chapel with Rev. Don Padgett and Rev. Jerry Rice officiating. Music will be by Braylee Deal and David Anderson. Interment will follow in the Pantertown Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Dylan Boggs, Dalton Tankersley, Joe Boggs, John Higdon, Austin Ellis and Joey Buchanan. Honorary Pallbearers will be Jonathan Curtis, Jeremy Curtis, Seth Russell, Anthony Hughes, William Towery, Shannon Acreman and Bobby Nicholson. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday evening from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. The Family requests Donations in her memory to the Pantertown Cemetery Fund c/o Glenn Hughes, 49 Stuart Mountain Road, Mineral Bluff, GA 30559. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.akinsfuneralhome.com. Akins-Cobb Funerals & Cremations of Copperhill is in charge of the arrangements. Visitation Akins-Cobb Funerals & Cremations - Copperhill Tuesday, July 12, 2022 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM 823 Ocoee StreetCopperhill, Tennessee 37317 Directions Funeral Service Akins-Cobb Funerals & Cremations - Copperhil Chapel Wednesday, July 13, 2022 2:00 PM 823 Ocoee StreetCopperhill, TN 37317 Directions