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Ruby Huffman Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 12, 2013.

RUBY "ROOB" HUFFMAN HICKORY - Ruby "Roob" Mingus Huffman, 81, of Hickory passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2013 at her residence with family by her side, after a period of declining health. Ruby was born in Catawba County on March 24, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Esley Herbert and Mattie Jane Mingus. Ruby was very in touch with her faith in God. She believed in the good in everyone and loving one another is the way to live. She was the heart of her family and was loved dearly by them all. She was a woman whose beauty was not only shown on the outside but on the inside as well. Everyone she met found an instant love for her. Ruby dedicated 30 plus years to Regency House, where she met life long friends along the way. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Glenn Huffman; two brothers and three sisters. Survivors include a daughter, Glenda Huffman Jolly and husband Robert of Hickory; son, Tony Huffman of Hickory; grandson, Jason Jolly and wife Nicole of Greensboro; granddaughters, Crystal Jolly of Hickory, Stacy Jolly of Hickory; great-granddaughter, Sophia Jolly; as well as many other family members and dear friends. A graveside service will be held on Sunday, December 15, 2013 at 2 PM at Catawba Memorial Park with the Rev.David Keck Jr of Mt. Olive Lutheran Church officiating. Jason Jolly will be sharing special memories of his grandmother. Burial will follow at Catawba Memorial Park. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 12:30 to 1:45 at Catawba Funerals & Cremations. Her family wanted to say a special thank you to the staff of Catawba Regional Hospice for the care, love, and support to Ruby as well as them. Pallbearers will be Stacy Jolly, Crystal Jolly, Jason Jolly,Michael Mingus, Ben Austin, Tim Austin, and Eric Adcox. Honorary Pallbearers will be Sophia Jolly, Clyde Hull, Joe Wakefield, and Robert Jolly. In lieu of flowers , donations may be made to Catawba Regional Hospice, 3975 Robinson Rd, Newton, NC 28658, in memory of Ruby Huffman. Condolences may be left at www.catawbamemorialpark.com. Catawba Memorial Park, Funerals & Cremations are providing professional services to the Huffman Family.

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