Mary Helen Huddleston

Mrs. Mary Helen Huddleston passed away at her Farmington residence Sunday morning, January 6, 2013, at the age of 87 years, 5 months & 24 days. Mary was born on July 12, 1925, near Grand Tower, Illinois, and was the daughter of George Washington Clutts and Birdie Helen 'Campbell' Clutts. Also preceding-in-death were 3 brothers - Carl, Harold & Eddie Clutts; 4 sisters - Evelyn Elkins; Hazel Jones; Cecile Elkins & Clora Mae Ellit.

Mary was united in marriage to James Clifford Huddleston, on June 23, 1943, in St. Charles, Missouri. Mary was a member of the Hurryville Free Will Baptist Church, accepting Christ when she was 12 years old.

Survivors Include : her husband of 69 years, James Clifford Huddleston, of Farmington. 2 daughters: Carolyn Sue Scott, of Granite City, IL & Theresa (& Carl) Funderburk, of Granite City, IL. 1 son - J. C. (& Brenda) Huddleston, of Potosi. 2 Sisters - Rose (& George) Reynolds, of Florida & Alice Miffen, of Collinsville, IL. 1 Brother - Millard Clutts, of St. Mary, MO. Numerous Grandchildren; Great-Grandchildren; Great, Great-Grandchildren; Nieces & Nephews.

Visitation : Monday, 5-8 p.m Visitation Resumes, Tuesday at 6:30 a.m.

Funeral : Tuesday, 1:00 p.m., January 8, 2013

at : TAYLOR Funeral Service CHAPEL, with Elder J. C. Huddleston & Elder Michael Huddleston officiating.

Interment : Woodlawn Cemetery - Leadington, MO

Memorials to : * The American Cancer Society