Velma "Jean" Hughes, 86, of Monon, died at 6:35 a.m. Wednesday, January 6, 2010 at White County Memorial Hospital. She had been in failing health for a couple years. She was born March 7, 1923 in Monon to the late Louis F. and Grace (Hanawalt) McCollum. She was a graduate of Wolcott High School but attended Monon schools until the family moved during high school. Her marriage was to Orval R. Hughes on June 21, 1946 in Wabash. He preceded her in death on May 2, 2003. Mrs. Hughes owned and operated Glamorette Beauty Salon from 1959 until retiring in the late 1990's. She was a longtime member of First Baptist Church in Monon. She enjoyed flowers, watching birds and spending time with her pets, especially her dog Muffy. Surviving is a daughter Leah A. Holdcraft Marion (husband: Bob) of Monon; a brother, August McCollum (wife: Lois) of Noblesville and a sister, Violet Crawford Cauble of Monticello. Of special joy to Jean were her grandchildren, Kirk Holdcraft (wife: Becky) of Thornton, Illinois, Kathy Wilkerson of Lafayette, James Wilkerson and Kyle and Andy Holdcraft; a great-granddaughter, Candice Kuch (husband: Chad) and two great-great-grandchildren, Johnie Barton and Remington Kuch. Preceding her in death with her parents and husband is a brother, Jessie McCollum. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. (today) Friday, January 8, 2010 at Clapper Family Funeral Home of Monon and also from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. Saturday, January 9, 2010 at First Baptist Church, Monon. Pastor Steve Birch to officiate. Interment to follow in Monon Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church or Monon First Response.