Allyssah Hughes

Allyssah Marie Hughes, also known as Ally or Alice, 27, of Bath, Illinois, passed away at 2:36 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 2, 2026. 

She was born on Feb. 27, 1998 in Jacksonville, Illinois, to Jason Hughes and Jennifer Thresher.

Allyssah is survived by her father, Jason (Sarah Campbell) Hughes; mother, Jennifer (Adam) Marshall; siblings, Madison Marshall of Bath, Mercedes Marshall and Mason Marshall of Belleview, Florida, and James Hughes and Sierra Hughes of Lebanon, Indiana; grandparents, Faye Hughes of Bath, Frances “Finn” Thresher of Chandlerville, and Jane Crouch of Dunkirk, Indiana; and her precious fur babies, her dog, Link, and cats, Desmond and Ramona. Also surviving are her uncles, Terry (Melissa) Thresher, Mike (Amanda) Hughes, and David Pierce; aunts, Karen (Rick) Showalter, and Kelly Bailey; and several great-aunts, great-uncles and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents, James Floyd Bailey, Dencil Thresher and Phil Crouch; great-grandparents, Lloyd “Poogy” and Bertha Hughes and Leo T. and Helen Finn; aunts, Sharon Hughes, Carol Bailey and Merry Gay Pierce; and uncles, Russell Hughes, Sarge Bailey and Jon Bailey.

Allyssah was a 2016 graduate of Jay County High School in Portland, Indiana, and then got her CNA certification through Miller’s Merry Manor in Dunkirk, Indiana. Most recently, she was working at Sunny Acres Nursing Home in Petersburg, Illinois.

Allyssah was very active in the National Center for Great Lakes Native American Culture, Inc. and was a member of the West Jay Optimist Club in Dunkirk, Indiana.

She loved the “Supernatural” TV series and was an avid collector of “Supernatural” merchandise, patches and pins of her favorite bands for her battle jacket, and Briar Horse Collections. She loved animals and listening to music.

Allyssah was a sincere, honest, compassionate, empathetic and caring person. It would do the world a lot of good if more people were like her. She never met a stranger and would help anyone who came to her for help. She was an excellent and loyal friend and a force to be reckoned with.

Cremation rites have been accorded and a Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, at noon at the Bath Village Hall. Food will be provided, but anyone wanting to contribute a dish or dessert is more than welcome. The village hall basement will be open at 10:30 a.m. for drop offs.

Memorial donations may be made in Allyssah’s name to Sunny Acres Nursing Home in Petersburg, Tows and Tails in Fernandina, Florida, or Juniper Wildlife Refuge in Tallahassee, Florida. 

Condolences can be left for her family at hurleyfh.com.

Hurley Funeral Home in Havana is in charge of arrangements.