Mildred Huffman

mildred huffman

Mildred Huffman, 93, Marion, died at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, July 8, 2016, in the home of Doug and Dorothy Street. She was born in Marion, Indiana, to the late Clay and Nora (Poe) Street. On October 4, 1958, Mildred married Howard C. Huffman, and they shared 50 years together until his death on January 1, 2009.

Mildred was a machine operator at SCM Paper Company until her retirement and was a member of Sunnycrest United Methodist Church, from 1962 until her death, where she sang in the choir. Mildred was also a member of Sweet Adelines. She loved birds, cats, and dogs. She enjoyed working in her flower garden and received the honor of “Gardener of the Month” award two times for her beautiful displays. Mildred will be best remembered for how she dearly loved people and how she never met a stranger.

Survivors include her nephews, Jim (Connie) Imler, Marion, Richard (Susan) Street, Sweetser, Ronnie (Norma) Imler, Wabash, and Doug (Dorothy) Street, Marion; sister, Edith Imler, Sweetser; and several other family and dear friends.

In addition to her parents and husband, Mildred was preceded in death by her brothers, Murle and Donald Street, and nephew, Jeff Street.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 12 noon on Wednesday, July 13, 2016, at Sunnycrest UMC, 1921 W. Bradford St., Marion, IN. Services will begin at 12 noon with Pastor Mark Helm officiating. Burial will follow at Grant Memorial Park.

Memorial contributions may be directed to Cancer Services of Grant County, Inc., Tower Suites, 305 S. Norton Ave., Marion, IN 46952 or to the church.

Arrangements are entrusted to Needham-Storey-Wampner Funeral Service, North Chapel, 1341 N. Baldwin Ave., Marion, IN.

Online condolences may be made at www.nswcares.com.

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