Callie Hughey

Callie Mae Porchia-Hughey

Sunrise: July 13, 1962 – Sunset: May 19, 2025

"Her life was a blessing, her memory a treasure, she is loved beyond words and missed beyond measure."

Callie Mae Porchia-Hughey was born on July 13, 1962, in Stephens, Arkansas, to the late Gennie Mae Porchia and Bobby Gene Porchia. She peacefully departed this life on May 19, 2025, at UAMS Hospital in Little Rock, Arkansas.

Callie accepted Christ at an early age at Cedar Grove Baptist Church and lived her life as a faithful servant of the Lord. Later in life, she joined New Mt. Hebron Baptist Church, where she remained a faithful member. Throughout her life, She was a member of her church’s choir and the Camden Community Choir where she shared her love of music and lifted countless hearts through song.

She was a proud graduate of Stephens High School, Class of 1980, and attended Henderson State University where she earned an Associate of Arts in Early Childhood Education. Callie was employed at Camden Fairview School District as a bus monitor. On March 12, 1993, she was united in holy matrimony to Harold Hughey, and they shared many blessed years until his passing on February 17, 2017.

Callie had a heart full of love for her family, friends, and community. She was a devoted godmother to Chloe Davis, whom she cherished deeply, and a loyal friend to many. Among those closest to her was a dear and special friend, Clifford Bradley, whose companionship brought her comfort and joy.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Gennie Mae and Bobby Gene Porchia; her beloved husband, Harold Hughey; and her brother, Tommy Lee Porchia.

Callie leaves to cherish her memory; her loving goddaughter, Chloe Davis of Camden, AR; her devoted siblings, Bobbie Turner of Stephens, AR, Wallace Porchia of El Dorado, AR, Charlotte Gibson (Johnny) of Waldo, AR, Wilbur Porchia of Little Rock, AR, Melvidean Burris of Ft. Worth, TX, and Evelyne Neal of Nashville, TN. She also leaves a special friend, Clifford Bradley as well as a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family, church members, and dear friends. As we remember Callie, we hold fast to the words of 2 Timothy 4:7: “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.”

The Pallbearers will be Adrian Turner, Jonathan Gibson, Mickel Gibson, Antonio Bryant, Wilbur Porchia Jr., Dallas Porchia, Kelton Heath, Kaiden Gibson and De’Jayleon Turner. Honorable to mention are Victor Benton, Calvin Thorn, Curtis Arberry, James Patterson, Ricky Sutton, Stephens High School Class of 1980 and the Camden Fairview School District.

-Submitted by The Family