It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Elsie Augusta Christian Hughes (formerly Vanterpool), born on Oct. 1, 1942, and departed this life on Jan. 1, 2026, at 2:20 a.m.
She was predeceased by her parents, Joseph Randolph and Arina Melvina Webster.
Born in Anguilla, Elsie Augusta Christian Hughes, spent most of her life in St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands, where she was known for her strength,
straight-forward nature, and generous heart. She had a deep love for people, especially the elderly, and in her later years gave of her time
and talents to care for those in need. She loved God and served faithfully in various church positions.
She leaves to mourn her loving children and their families: Dr. Clyde Vanterpool and his children: Joseph, Sabrina, Brielle, and Brieoni, Kareen Rogers, her husband Vernon, and daughter Karee-Anne, Darin Christian and his children: Trayvon and Janaj, Diane Baptiste and her children: Jamell and Charles.
She is also survived by the families of her late brothers: Alfred Webster, Clarence Webster, John Hughes and Joseph Maxwell Webster
She is survived by her siblings: Carmen Proctor, her husband Cyril Proctor, and family, Mudie Cassie Webster and family, Stanley Vanterpool and family, Morris Vanterpool, his wife Toni, and family, Hermina Webster, and Noreen Hodge and her husband Nat Hodge
Other relatives in Anguilla and the Virgin Islands include the Vanterpool, Webster, Ruan, Lake, and Harrigan families.
Funeral service for the late Elsie Augusta Christian Hughes will be held on Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026, at 10 a.m. at Mt. Fortune Seventh-day Adventist Church, East End, Anguilla.
A memorial service will be held in St. Croix on Thursday, Feb. 12, at 5:30 p.m. at Central Seventh-day Adventist Church 17A Estate Plessen, Frederiksted, St. Croix.
