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4:00 p.m.
Carlton Cemetery
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Berry Funeral Home & CrematoryMrs. Hilda Franklin Huguley, 85, of Carlton, wife of 61 years to the late George ‘William’ Huguley, passed away suddenly but peacefully on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at her residence.
The eldest of four, Hilda was born on May 1, 1940, daughter of the late Martin Bond Franklin and Dorine Smith Franklin. She was a graduate of Bowman High School. Along with her husband, Hillda was founder and owner/operator of North Georgia Monuments and Tiny Town Minit Mart in Carlton. She enjoyed working in her yard and never missed an opportunity to go to a flea markets.
Surviving are her children: Timothy William “Tim” Huguley and his wife Tammy and Deborah Lynn Crawford and her husband Mark, all of Carlton; and siblings: Hazel Forrester of Elberton and Dennis Franklin of Carlton. Nanny also leaves behind her beloved grandchildren: BJ Stone and his wife Morgan, Jennifer Smith and her husband Neil, Shelby Huguley, and Ford Huguley; step-granddaughter, Jessica Holman and her husband Colt; and several great-grandchildren.
Along with her husband and parents, she is preceded in death by her brother, Jeff Franklin.
Honoring Hilda’s wishes, a casual cryptside service will be conducted on Thursday, April 2, at 4:00p.m. in the Carlton Cemetery. There will be no visitation at the funeral home.
Flowers are accepted and contributions may be made in her memory to the charity of one’s choice.
Those wishing may sign the online guestbook by visiting www.berryfh.com.
Berry Funeral Home & Crematory of Elberton is respectfully in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Hilda Franklin Huguley.
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Please consider a donation as requested by the family.
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Lexington-Carlton Road, Carlton, GA 30627
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