Frances Joy Hughes, 77 of Gardendale, passed away on Dec. 12. Services will be held on Dec. 16 at 10 a.m. from the chapel of Walker Chapel Funeral Home with Dr. Dan Nichols officiating. Interment will follow at Liberty Minter Cemetery in Morris. The family will receive friends on Dec. 15 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements by Walker Chapel Funeral Home.