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Ohnte Huffmaster Obituary

Ohnte Huffmaster, age 92, a longtime resident of Baton Rouge, LA passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2024. Ohnte was born on May 17, 1932, to Norman and Lois Durbin. She graduated from Istrouma High School going on to a fulfilling career at Exxon Chemical before spending many happily retired years. She enjoyed rounds of ladies golf, gardening, and playing bridge, but nothing meant more to her than her beloved friends, neighbors, family, and her husband of 55 years, William Huffmaster Jr. whom she lost three years ago. Her commitment to assisting her husband with his health and mobility challenges was an example of grace and steadfastness to us all. She was also admired by her unwavering faith in the sovereignty and goodness of God. Ohnte is survived by her sister, Lou Magee of Baton Rouge. Although she never had children of her own, she was a devoted Aunt to many nieces and nephews and was fondly referred to simply as "Aunt T": Linda Bankston, Ned Durbin, Sheryl Carbo, Dawson Durbin, Kenneth Pinell, Lea Ann Wolf, Cynthia Duck, Connie Phillips, Allison McNemar, Don Nichols, Justin Nichols, and Chip Magee. Along with several family members on Bill's side. Her influence will never be forgotten. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and three siblings, Eldridge Durbin, Carrie Nell Pinell, and Fay Nichols. Visitation will be held at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Hwy. Baton Rouge, LA 70816, on Tuesday, August 27, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. until Funeral Service at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Resthaven Gardens of Memory, with a reception afterwards at Resthaven, 11817 Jefferson Hwy, Baton Rouge, LA. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Shriners Hospital in Houston, TX. The family of Ohnte wishes to extend our sincerest thanks and gratitude to LaMeshia Harvey and Lola Ducote. They tenderly took care of her during her final days and fell in love with Aunt T, just as everyone who met her. Family and friends may sign the online guestbook or leave a personal note to the family at www.resthavenbatonrouge.com.

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Published by The Advocate from Aug. 24 to Aug. 25, 2024.

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Pam Bordelon

August 26, 2024

My sincere condolences on the passing of your precious aunt. I crossed paths with her many times over the years covering the social scene in Baton Rouge for InRegister & The Advocate, and my life was richer for the experiences. May the memories of happier times sustain you in the days to come.

Mr. Kim Collins

August 25, 2024

Sincere condolences and sympathy to the bereaved family and friends, Rest In Eternal Peace. Amen!

RJ and Odette D´Agostino

August 25, 2024

What a beautiful life lived. Wonderful friend, devoted wife, and loving family member. We were blessed to have called her "friend".
RJ and Odette D´Agostino

Brett Langlois

August 25, 2024

I´m terribly sad to hear of Ms Ohnte´s passing. I did much work for her and Mr Bill. Condolences to her and Bills families and friends.

LaMeshia Harvey

August 25, 2024

I extend my deepest sympathy to the family and friends and pray that God will comfort you. Let her legacy live on in you. I will always remember our special moments. Mrs. Ohnte always encouraged me and I´m so thankful for the time God allowed me to spend with her. I miss you so much already. Until we meet again rest peacefully

Cherryl Forbes Montgomery

August 25, 2024

My sincere prayers and condolences to the family.

Lynda Butler

August 24, 2024

Ohnte was a friend of over 50 years! We vacationed together before we married the loves of our lives. After marrying Bill and Tom, the four of us spent lots of time boating on the Tickfaw and Blood Rivers, spending the night on their house boat and enjoying cooking and eating together. Our paths had not crossed in several years but I am privileged to have known her and Bill. God bless her and her family.

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27

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Resthaven Gardens of Memory & Funeral Home

11817 Jefferson Hwy., Baton Rouge, LA 70816

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27

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11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Resthaven Gardens of Memory & Funeral Home

11817 Jefferson Hwy., Baton Rouge, LA 70816

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