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Louisiana Senate expresses condolences upon the passing of Barbara Vastine Hughes, who died January 11, 2026

Born August 31, 1935, in Baton Rouge, she attended University High School and earned a Bachelor of Science in Business from Louisiana State University, where she was honored as Freshman of the Year

Worked in budget and finance roles including positions with a historic sugar cane farm and the LSU Agriculture Center

Married William J. Hughes Jr. in 1980 and is survived by multiple children, stepchildren, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren

Resolution directs that a copy be transmitted to her family