Nannie Wright HUFFMAN

Nannie Wright Huffman, 92, of Buena Vista, died on Tuesday, July 23, 2013, at her home. She was born on February 25, 1921, in Buena Vista, a daughter of the late Forest Mayo Wright and Nettie Lee Montgomery Wright. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by husband, Raymond Douglas Huffman Sr.; a son, Raymond Douglas Huffman Jr.; and five brothers, James, David, Albert, Marshall, and Elwood Wright. Mrs. Huffman was a long standing member of the Buena Vista Baptist Church, where she was the flower chairman for 40 years. She and her husband operated Huffman's Florist, and she loved gardening and creating flower arrangements. She also was very supportive of numerous charitable organizations.
Surviving are one son, Larry W. Huffman and wife, Trudi, of Roanoke; three grandchildren, Heather Ritchie, Holly White, and Adam Huffman; six great- grandchildren, Emme Ritchie, Henry Thomas Ritchie, Carter White, Evan White, Sienna Huffman, and Austin Huffman; four brothers, Ben, Hayden, Claude, and Harvey Wright; and one sister, Helen Bare.
A Funeral Service will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 27, 2013, at Bolling, Grose & Lotts Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Bryon Le Pere and the Rev. W. David Bain officiating. Burial will follow at Green Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Donations may be made to the Buena Vista Baptist Church, 2174 Chestnut Avenue, Buena Vista, VA 24416 or to the Rockbridge Area Hospice, 315 Myers Street, Lexington, VA 24450. Arrangements are being handled by Bolling, Grose & Lotts Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Buena Vista, Va., 540-261-5510.