Alyce M. Hughes October 21, 1940 – October 5, 2024

Alyce M. Hughes, 83, passed away on October 5, 2024, in Fernley, NV. Born on October 21, 1940, Alyce was involved in two Homemaker groups for 50 years and dedicated 15 years of her life to serving as a school bus driver for Churchill County, where she was well-respected and beloved by many.

A graduate of Downieville High School, Alyce was known for her passion for sewing and quilting. She was a long-time member of the Fernley Chapter Linus Project, contributing numerous blankets for newborns at local hospitals, showcasing her compassion and community spirit.

Alyce was preceded in death by her husband, William C. Hughes, and her brother, Francis Thompson of Loomis, CA. She leaves behind her loving brothers, Clifford Thompson of Yerington, NV, and Wilber Thompson of Greybull, WY. Her legacy continues through her children, Allen Hughes, Kimberley Hughes, Daniel (Tamara) Hughes, her stepdaughter Mauvette Bailey, nieces and nephews, as well as her cherished grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

A celebration of Alyce's life will be held at 11 a.m. on Sunday, October 20, 2024, at The Gardens Funeral Home, 2949 Austin Hwy, Fallon, NV 89406, followed by a potluck gathering at the Eagles Hall, 7977 Reno Hwy, Fallon, NV 89406.