Anzella Regina Hughes, 63, passed away peacefully at her home on March 5, 2021, surrounded by family. She was born in Lowndes County, Ms on September 17, 1957 to the late Robert Thomas Washington and Margaret Elizabeth Harris-Washington. She was the second oldest of nine children. Anzella graduated from Okolona High School in Okolona, MS in 1975. She attended Rust College on a music scholarship, but had to cut her time short when her grandmother became ill. Anzella dedicated her life to serving Christ. She was a member of Black Oak M.B. Church. At church, she served as a loyal church member, choir member, and was part of the women's auxiliary until She was no longer able to.

Anzella had a strong work ethic. She spent many of her young years working as a presser at Reed's manufacturing. After that, she was a line worker at Sara Lee Foods. Until her health declined, she was a health assistant at Brandy's Hope & Riverbirch.Outside of working, Anzella enjoyed helping others. Any time she heard that someone she knew was sick or had a family member that was sick, then she would be sure to get them whatever they needed.

Anzella was known as a mother to many young people she met. She loved talking to younger people and encouraging them that even though they may have gone astray, God still loves them. She would provide her additional children with wisdom, a meal, clothes, or even just her beautiful smile.In addition to helping the younger generation, she also loved elderly people. She would take them to their doctor appointments, take them food, and just simply do things they needed done around the house. She was big on respect, so that was her way of showing her respect and appreciation to them .

She leaves behind 4 children: Leeawanda Hughes, Robert Hughes, Dennis Hughes, and Valencia Hughes; with 4 sisters: Teresa Parker, Janet Wilson, Dell Washington- Doss (Freddie)Lakita Washington; 3 brothers:George Washington (Connie), Thomas Washington (Vanesa), and Dennis Washington (Christine); 1 great aunt: Lillie Ryan; 1 uncle: Charley Harris (Verna); 1 grandson: Martinez Hughes; 2 great-grandchildren: Arianna Hughes and Martinez Hughes Jr.