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Obituary For Emma Lee Mills "Polly" Hugley
Funeral Service for Emma Hugley, 87, of Opelika, AL, will be at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, February 19, 2026, at Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, 605 W E Morton Avenue, Opelika, AL 36801 with interment in Garden Hills Cemetery, 1218 Frederick Road, Opelika, AL 36801, Reverend Jerry Dowdell will officiate.
Mrs. Hugley, who passed away on Monday, February 9, 2026 at the Bethany House in Auburn, AL, was born April 8, 1938, in Lee County, AL.
Public viewing will be Wednesday, February 18, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Mrs. Hugley will lie in repose at the church one hour prior to the service.
She leaves to cherish her memory: three children, Bobby (Charlotte) Butler of Athens, AL, Judy (Melvin) Baker and Yolanda Minger both of Opelika, AL; twelve grandchildren, Kenyetta Strickland, Natosha (Goodman) Rivers, Jerry Butler, Jr., Jamarlo (Tanisha) Alford all of Opelika, AL, Damien (Tiffany) Butler of Birmingham, AL, DeCarlos (Melody) Alford of Kennesaw, GA, Lamarcus (Kristen) Baker of Muscle Shoals AL, Walter Alford of St. Paul, MN, Keedra Butler of Memphis, TN, Areil (Vincent) Palmer of Mableton, GA, Darrius (Joy) Alford of Smiths Station, AL and Terence Butler of Atlanta, GA; a host of great-grandchildren; a host of great-great grandchildren; three sisters, Betty Parks of Mt. Clemens, MI, Ethel Reed of Cleveland, OH and Mary Jane Menefee of Detroit, MI; one brother, Clinton Menefee of Opelika, AL; daughter-in-law, Doris Butler of Opelika, AL; special sister-in-law, Gracie Turman of Orlando, FL; two devoted cousins, Carnell Jackson and Julian Shannon both of Opelika, AL; a caregiver and friend, Betty Wimberly of Loachapoka, AL; special friends, Martha Hicks, Daisy Heard, Annie Dorris Williams, Virginia Watts, and Patricia Walker of Opelika, AL; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
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Priscilla and I send our Heartfelt prayers to the Hugley . May God bring comfort and peace to your soul. Reggie Strickland
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Sending our sincerest condolences and heartfelt prayers to the family. May the Lord bring you all strength and comfort in knowing that she is at peace and watching over you all.
To the family of Polly, as we always called her. Sincere condolences to each one of you. Our mom Enthy Mae Jackson and Polly was close friends for many, many years. Please find comfort in knowing that we all look forward to seeing her again in Jehovah God's new world soon to come. Acts 24:15; John 5:28,29; Revelation 21:3-5 R.I.P. (RESURRECTION IN PARADISE). Much love, Mom (Enthy Mae and family--Vivian, Veretta, Lindsey, Jr.(Bug) & Grands.
Butler Family, I'm so sorry for your loss. She was more than just a special person to me — she was like a grandmother. I will always cherish the time we spent talking and laughing together. Her warmth, kindness, and loving spirit brought so much joy into my life, and those memories will stay in my heart forever.
She will truly be missed, but her love and the happiness she shared will never be forgotten. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. 💐
Nina Jackson
Sending love and condolences to family. My sweet Mrs Polly we will miss you here on earth. Will see you in heaven.
Sending Prayers for the family of Ms. Polly during this time. My condolences and my God comfort you all. Death leaves a heartache no one can heal but love leaves memories that no one can steal. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
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