HARRINGTON - Cynthia L. Hughes, of Versailles, Kentucky, formerly of Harrington, passed away Saturday, December 17, 2011. She was born in Harrington, to the late Benjamin and Emma Lee Hughes. For most of her life, Cindy worked for the family businesses, Hi-Grade Dairy and Bennies Junction Restaurant of Harrington. She aspired to be a CPA, and recently completed her Bachelor of Science in Accounting and passed all 4 parts of the CPA exam. Prior to moving to Kentucky, she was completing her apprenticeship at Luff & Associates, CPA's in Milford. She was a member of the State of Delaware Tax Appeal Board for many years. She loved nature, and enjoyed growing flowers, feeding her backyard birds and working on her fish pond. She had a soft spot in her heart for animals, and lovingly cared for her many dogs and cats over the years. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her sister, Jane Hughes Moore. She is survived by her husband, Jerry C. Cooper Jr. of Versailles; stepsons, Kyle Cooper of Delaware, and Adam Cooper of Versailles; brother and sister in law, Ronald and Charlyne Hughes of Harrington; nephews and niece, Steven Moore, Todd Hughes, Tracey Edwards; and step-granddaughter, Haley Cooper. Services will be at noon, Tuesday, January 3, 2012, at the Melvin Funeral Home, 15522 South DuPont Hwy., Harrington, with visitation one hour prior to the service. Burial will be private. Memorial contributions in her memory can be made to the Susan G. Komen Foundation, Attn: Donor Services, PO Box 650309, Dallas, TX., 75265-0309; or to the ASPCA, https://donate.aspca.org. Arrangements are by the Melvin Funeral Home, visit our website at www.melvinfuneralhome.com for further information, leave a letter of condolence, or to send flowers.