of Little Rock, AR
August 15, 1936 - February 2, 2015
Carol Green Marotti Hughes of Little Rock, Arkansas passed away on February 2, 2015. She was born In St. Louis, Missouri on August 17, 1936 and lived in West Memphis, Arkansas, Atlanta, Georgia and Little Rock, Arkansas. She is predeceased by her first husband Alfred Marotti, Jr. and son Robert Watson Marotti. She is survived by her husband Rufus R. Hughes II, son Scott Marotti, MD and his wife Tonya, daughter Jane Marotti, step son David Hughes and his wife Rosalie, step son Jonathan Hughes and his wife Jeanne, and seven loving grandchildren.
Although born in St. Louis, Carol grew up, married and raised her family in West Memphis. She was a long time member of Holy Cross Episcopal Church. Carol was the first person to be confirmed at Holy Cross and served as a Servant Leader in that parish for many years. Some of her fondest memories revolve around raising her children in the church. Carol remarried and transferred her endless energy and service to St. Dunsten's Episcopal Church in Atlanta, Georgia. Carol was an active leader in the American Heart Association, and volunteered for multiple organizations. She had a love for the arts and especially appreciated all aspects of music. Her love for God, family, and friends was boundless.
A celebration of Carol's life will be held on Thursday, February 5 at Holy Cross Episcopal Church located at 209 Park Drive, West Memphis, Arkansas 72301. There will be a visitation from 10:30 to 11:45 a.m. prior to the funeral service at 12:00 p.m. A graveside ceremony will be held at Crittenden Memorial Cemetery in Marion, Arkansas following the service.
The family would like to thank all of the attending physicians and nursing staff that took such loving care of Carol at Baptist Medical Center. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1905.
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8 Condolence(s)
Bob Naylor
Thursday, February 5, 2015
Dear Scott: I understand where you have been with your mother. Woody told me tonight of your visit. I wished I could have been there too. As you may known , I lost Molly two years ago to C.O.P.D. Our prayers are with you and the rest of the family.
Diane and Harold King
Wednesday, February 4, 2015
Hey Rufus, Scott and Jane
Harold and I are so sorry we could not be there in person to share good memories with the family.
We have been thinking of you and praying for everyone. Peace can be found in knowing she is well now since she is with God
Kellye Brown Carter
Wednesday, February 4, 2015
Jane, Scott and family, thinking of you all during this difficult time. I have many fond memories of your mom. I always thought she was so beautiful. May the love she had for you bring you peace and comfort. ~much love, Kellye
suzy brown
Wednesday, February 4, 2015
Words can't express how sorry I am for your loss. I hadn't see your mom in several years but I loved her so much.
Carol was such a wonderful, beautiful lady. I know she is dancing in heaven with the angels. Lots of love,
Suzy Brown
David McCollum
Tuesday, February 3, 2015
My condolences Scott, Jane and Mr. Hughes. Carol was as sweet and compassionate of a person I have ever encountered. May she enter the company of the the angels and saints as it was her role in this transitory life.
Carla McCollum Hicks
Tuesday, February 3, 2015
There are not enough words to describe my Godmother Carol. When I was a baby and christened at Holy Cross, my mother knew exactly who to ask to do the honor of my Godmother. She was always a breath of fresh air, the sweetest softest voice of an angel. I remember living down the street from them and my mother would go and help her with her son Robert's physical therapy, and I would be right there in awe of how much love poured out of her and the sweetness in her voice as she spoke to him. Although I rarely got to see her in my adult years, I would talk to her from time to time. When I lost my mom she gave me so many comforting words to ease my pain. Carol Marotti, (Godmother Carol) and even as an adult thats what I would call her when we spoke, I know you are sitting right next to our Heavenly Father, and once again seeing Robert. I love you. My prayers are with you Jane, and Scott and I hope you know what a blessing she was to so many especially me.
Sharon Swepston Hardin
Tuesday, February 3, 2015
Jane you are the epitamy of your sweet Mother. She will always be in your heart and your thoughts. May god bless and keep you and your family. Love, Shasha
Bob Smith
Tuesday, February 3, 2015
Carol befriended me at a very sad and frustrating
time of my life. I knew her many years.
She was a delight and inspiration to all that
knew her.
She will be sorely missed..
Bob Smith