"Mary Ann was one of the sweetest and kindness person l have known. We were blessed to be her friend. Sorry for your loss Ronny , Marc and Tonya! Ed and Dixie Barnett"
In loving memory of
Mary Ann Huffaker
August 24, 1941 - September 26, 2020
Mary Ann Huffaker, 79, a long- time resident of the Knoxville area died on Saturday, September 26 after complications with various medical issues. Final goodbyes were made privately by the immediate family on the 28th. She was the youngest daughter of W. D. and Ruby Buford born in Celina, TN. Survivors include her husband, Ron R. Huffaker (Dandridge) of 55 years; son, R. Marc Huffaker and daughter-in-law, Tonya Huffaker (Dandridge); sister, Sara B. Fuller (Franklin); brother, Bill and Vivian Buford (Tazewell). She was preceded in death by her sister, Francis Burnett (Powell) and brother, Jim Buford (Knoxville). She also leaves many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends that she dearly loved.
She was a graduate of Tennessee Technology University and spent 25 years teaching at Oakwood Elementary School. She left a legacy of love to the many students she taught. She had a passion for teaching and loving people. Those special memories of Mary Ann will always bring smiles and she will be forever in our hearts. She will be missed.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Parkinson Foundation.
Gentry Griffey Funeral Chapel is honored to serve the Huffaker family and invites you to view and sign the online registry.
Tributes
"Our condolences on the loss of this sweet lady. Such a nice spirit about her. Great friend of our family. "
"Uncle Ronnie, Marc, Tonya, Sara, Bill, Vivian: I am so sorry for your loss. It is our loss. Aunt Mary Ann was a beautiful soul and a light to everyone who knew her. She always had a pile of Kit Kat bars for us every time we visited - and enough in Christmas presents to last us until July!"
"So sorry for your loss. Praying for the family during the days ahead. Much love from your Cedar Crest family. Lots of wonderful memories. Axson and Cheryl Minhinnett. "
"I?m so sorry for your loss my thoughts and prayers are with you all hugs and kisses love"
"I echo everything everyone has said about our sweet Aunt Mary Ann. To enter her home was to enter a space where you felt special and loved. No matter how many people were there, she would find a time to sit with each person and have a quiet conversation. She gave us all such wonderful memories. Thank you Aunt Mary Ann. Love you always!"
"Mrs. Huffaker was a wonderful lady. She left her imprint on the lives of the many students she had in her class."
"She will always hold a very special place in my heart. So many memories. Will always love you, Aunt Pooney. Uncle Ronnie and Marc, I'm praying everyday for you both. Amy"
"I'm sorry for her passing. Although I haven't seen her for many years I always thought of her a very kind, caring and friendly person. My prayers are with the family."
"Mary Ann was a wonderful teacher and friend to many who taught with her. My thoughts and prayers are with her family during this difficult time. Dorothy Woodruff"
"So sorry for your loss of such a sweet,sweet lady. She was and will always be my most favorite teacher. I was a student of hers at Oakwood Elementary and Christenberry Middle School. My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends. Susan King"
"We are very sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. "
"So sorry for your loss. "
"Mary Ann was one in a million. Everyone loved and respected her sweet and kind ways. She was a phenomenal cook. The family was so happy when Ronnie married Mary Ann because she had a love for cooking. romnie?s mom was the best cook in the world and Mary Ann followed in her footsteps. Mary Ann , you will be missed by all of us. But, your reward is to be in an eviromeny of no pain and celebrating with relatives and friends who have gone on before you. I love you! Ronnie, Marc, and Tonya, all of you are in my prayers and thoughts. I can only imagine the devastation that each of you are experiencing at this sad time. The four of you were close and lots of wonderful were created in your family because of Mary Ann?s love for her precious family. Love to all, Amy Cross Cate"
"MaryAnn was one of the sweetest and kindness women I have ever had the pleasure of knowing in my life. She was an influence to me in my young adult years, she was so kind and understanding. My condolences to Ronnie and family during this most difficult time. I pray for peace and comfort in the coming days. She was a blessing to all those that had the pleasure of knowing her, she will be deeply missed."
"So sorry for your loss. She will be missed."
"Mary Ann was a gracious lady and a wonderful teacher. She retired from Christenberry Elementary School and remained a faithful friend to her fellow teachers and former students throughout her retirement years. She will be missed."
"So sorry for your loss but God gained an angel. She was a dear friend and will be missed"
"So sorry for your loss Tonya and Marc. Prayers for you and your family.
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"So sorry Marc and Tonya.. many hugs and prayers. Renee Hanley "
"I remember her from visiting Aunt Ruby as a little girl with my Grandmother Grace Green Sidwell. My Mama Grace was really Aunt Ruby's aunt but they grew up together. So sorry for your loss. You are all in my prayers. Betty Holman Massengille"
"Sorry for your loss "
"So very sorry for your loss! She was a wonderful sister-in-law. She will be missed! Much love ?? "