Ellen M. Hughes, 81, of Huntingtown, MD passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 28, 2016, with her family by her side. Ellen was born on December 12, 1934 in Washington, DC to Alice Wooldridge. She was a resident of Huntingtown for the past 22 years and a past member of the Elk's Lodge #2620 in Prince Frederick.

Ellen had a number of hobbies and interests. She enjoyed playing bingo and poker, watching game shows and lottery scratch off tickets. She was a very devoted fan of the Washington Redskins and had a shrine in her home for the Redskins. While working at Gateway Tractor Company in Upper Marlboro, she knew and worked with Chris Hanburger, Jr., a retired Redskins player.

Ellen was the beloved mother of Michael Lowry, Donna M. Rainwater and Joseph E. Hughes. She is also survived by six grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren and her "granddog" Briscoe. She was the sister of George Buscall and the late Alice and Betty.

Arrangements by Lee Funeral Home.