Carol I. Huffer

June 7, 2016

Carol Irma Huffer 87, a former Frankfort resident, passed away at 1:55 a.m. June 7, 2016 at the home of her daughter in Columbus, Ind.  Born July 19, 1928 in Kouts, Indiana to Hazen & Ella (Jackson) Cannon.  She married Robert L. Huffer on July 3, 1948 in Frankfort, Ind. and he preceded her in death on April 24, 1994.  Mrs. Huffer was a 1946 graduate of Lafayette Jefferson High School and a 1948 graduate of Indiana Business College.  She moved to Florida in 1972 and was a retail associate, working for J. Byrons in St. Petersburg, Fla., retiring in 2000.  Carol was a founding member of Eastside Christian Church in Frankfort.  She enjoyed playing games with her great grandchildren, reading, solving crossword puzzles, and cheering on the I.U. Hoosiers and the Colts.  Her love of nature was evident through her flower gardening and bird feeding.

Visitation and Services

Memorial service will be 3 p.m. Friday, July 8, 2016 at East Side Christian Church, 1759 East Walnut, Frankfort, Ind. Pastor Frank Harness will officiate. The family will receive friends from 2 until time of service at the church. Memorial donations may be made to Lincoln-Central Neighborhood Family Center, 1039 Sycamore St., Columbus, IN 47201 or Our Hospice of South Central Indiana, 2626 E. 17th St., Columbus, IN 47201, envelopes will be available.

Survived by:

Daughter: Jacquelyn Douglas of Columbus, Ind., Son: Gary (Catherine) Huffer of McComb, Miss., Sister: Bonnie Cambe of Portage, Ind., 2 Granddaughters: Lisa (Jay) Pierce of Frankfort, Allison (Greg) Conrad of Lanesville, Ind., 5 Great Grandchildren: Abby Pierce, Charlotte Conrad, Jackson Conrad, Libby Pierce and Ella Conrad.

Preceded by:

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by 3 sisters, Margaret Grahm, Mamie Lowe and Dorothy Cannon, 3 brothers, Don Cannon, Bryce Cannon and Hazen Cannon Jr.

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3 Condolences for “Carol I. Huffer”

  1. Deborrah Burgess June 11, 2016 at 1:59 pm

    Dear Jackie & Gary, So very sorry to hear about your mother! I’m not sure if you remember me or not, but I was Susie Buntin’s sister-in-law Debi, Mike’s ex. Just wanted to send my condolences & may God bless you during this difficult time! Sincerely Debi Burgess

  2. Paula Betros June 12, 2016 at 11:16 pm

    Thinking of you all and praying that peace and comfort will surround you during these difficult days. May your memories and love for one another bring strength to your hearts.

  3. Julie Tweed July 8, 2016 at 1:44 pm

    Dear Jackie and family. We wanted to be there today but unfortunately it was not possible. Your mom was a truly wonderful woman and we wish we had known her longer. We can only imagine how much you’ll miss her but we also know what wonderful memories you and the grandkids and great grandkids will always have. Always, Jerry and Julie Tweed

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