JUDITH A. HUFFMAN
Judith A. Huffman, 82, Columbia, MO passed away Wednesday, December 24, 2025, at the Villa at Blue Ridge in Columbia, MO. She was born February 11, 1943, in Salem, IL the daughter of the late Lewis and Edith (Barrall) Atteberry. On February 28, 1962, she was united in marriage to Larry E. Huffman who preceded her in death on June 15, 2016.
She will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her daughter Wendy Lochrie and Rob of Centralia, MO; four grandchildren Grace Lochrie, Andrew Scofield, Zach Huffman and Dillon Huffman; one great grandchild Iris Sawyer; other relatives and many dear friends. In addition to her parents and husband, one son Kirk Huffman and her brother Randy Atterberry preceded her in death.
Judith worked as a hairdresser and later as activities director for Americana Nursing Home in Moline, IL. She was a member of the Red Hat Society and the First Christian Church in Moline, IL. Later she attended Red Top Christian Church in Hallsville, MO. She loved water painting, art, drawing, gardening and all kinds of crafts.
Funeral services will be 2:00 pm on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at the Oliver Funeral Home in Centralia, MO. Interment will be in the Centralia City Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1:00 pm until service time on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at the Oliver Funeral Home in Centralia, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to the donor’s choice, c/o Oliver Funeral Home, P.O. Box 125, Centralia, MO 65240. Condolences may also be made to the family at www.oliverfuneralhome.net
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