Gladys Jeanette Huffman

August 8, 1941– April 10, 2024

Eupora, Mississippi

Gladys Jeanette Huffman, age 82, passed away at her residence on April 10, 2024.

She was born on August 8, 1941, to Harvey and Gladys Kelly Johnson. Jeanette has lived most of her life in Webster County where she was a loving mother to her two daughters, Deborah and Gail, and devoted wife of 64 years to her husband, Thomas. Her life with Thomas started on a blind date in Greenville. They dated for three months before getting married. She was an employee of Wells Lamont Glove Factory where she worked as a thumber until the plant closed its doors. Jeanette was a member of the Mount Vernon Baptist Church. Aside from loyalty to her daughters and husband, Jeanette loved spending time with her grandchildren and enjoyed family gatherings as well as reading, watching tv, eating out, and shopping. Her family will be fondly reminded of Jeanette when they look upon her flowers, she took such pride in.

Gladys Jeanette Huffman is survived by her husband Thomas Huffman of Eupora, MS; Two daughters, Deborah Barnett (Huelon) and Gail Stafford (Joe Huffman); two grandchildren, Chris and Ken Barnett and six great grandchildren, Kendyl, Michael, Riley, and CJ Barnett, Allie and Gianna Korber.

Jeanette is preceded in death by her parents, Harvey Johnson and Gladys Irene Kelly; brother Billy Johnson and sister Diane Cothran

A visitation for Mrs. Huffman will be held Saturday, April 13, 2024, from 12:00 PM until 2:00 PM at Wise Reed Funeral Home in Eupora. Services will follow at 2:00 PM in the Wise Reed Funeral Chapel. Brother Willie Weddle will officiate the service. Marvin Huffman, Tyler Huffman, Scott Cothran, Michael Cothran, Rickey McCulloch, and Bradley Medders will serve as pallbearers with Hunter Willard serving as honorary pallbearer. Wise Reed Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.