Elsie L. Huff, 102, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Friday, April 13, 2018 at Mark Twain Caring Center.
She was born Sept. 29, 1915 to the late John Gibson and Verna Mounts Gibson in the Chaonia community of Wayne County prior to the dam construction. She was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church.
Elsie married Chester Huff Nov. 4, 1934 in Poplar Bluff. He preceded her in death July 31, 1983.
In November of 1925, they moved by covered wagon and drove cattle along, to an 80 acre farm (Indian Creek) still owned by the family. Elsie lived there until entering the nursing home in 2013. She and Chester owned and operated Huff Trash for 25 years. They were involved in community service, the trash route being the source. In her spare time Elsie enjoyed cooking and making quilts.
She is survived by two sons, Ray Huff of Poplar Bluff and Lee Huff of Punta Gorda, Fla; one daughter, Lucille Moore of Odessa, Mo.; four grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be at noon Friday, April 20, 2018 at Fitch-Hillis Funeral Home Chapel. The funeral service will follow at 1 p.m. Pastor Bret Randall will officiate. Burial will be at City Cemetery.
Online condolences: fitchhillisfh.com
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