Constance Vail Hughes, 70, of Indian Harbor Beach, FL departed this life on April 20, 2019. She is survived by her husband of 48 years, Wiley F. Hughes III, two children, Christopher Vail Hughes (Keturah) and Cory Edison Hughes (Gaby), mother Vivian Ruth Vail, sister Deborah Vail Young (Jay), nieces Connie Hudgins (Allen), Michelle Holt, Tami Castro (Lou), Amanda Tyson (Shawn), nephew Trae Young (Ashley) and 4 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Edison Bee kman Vail Jr. and sister Rebeccah Vail Holt. Connie was an elementary school teacher in the Richmond, VA area for over 30 years and was best known for her unconditional love for her students and heart warming smile. Her generosity, positive attitude, and constant encouragement molded students into their very best. She loved running into her former students and made new friends everywhere she went. Her aura of kindness would brighten the day of anyone around here. She loved spoiling her grandchildren, expressing her creative fashion sense, and every living creature nature has to offer. She finally succumbed to cancer after a long and courageous battle. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made the Susan G. Komen Foundation for breast cancer research. Services will be announced at a later date