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Hazel Marie Huffman

Female 1922 - 2009  (87 years)


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  • Name Hazel Marie Huffman  [1
    Born 17 Feb 1922  Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Gender Female 
    Died 8 Sep 2009  Texas Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Notes 
    • The Sabine County Reporter
      September 16, 2009, Page 9

      Hazel Huffman Thomas

      Hazel Marie "Granny Tom" Huffman Thomas, 87, was called safely home Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2009.


      She was born in Hemphill Feb. 17, 1922, the daughter of the late Adam Huffman and Viola McGee Huffman. Mrs. Thomas enjoyed quilting and spending time with her family.

      She was preceded in death by her parents; her first husband, Dick Retherford; her second husband, J. C. Thomas; sons, Lane Guy and Calvin Retherford; three grandchildren; and her brothers, Paul, Hal, Clint, John Henry, Chuck, Marcus, and Lewis Huffman.

      She leaves behind her beloved children, daughters, Linda Funk of Hemphill, Melba Rice of Milam, Jo Ann Modisette and her husband Robert of Hardin, Sharon Krajewski and her husband Mike of Henderson, Judy Rouse and her husband David of Hot Springs, AR, and son, Terry Retherford and his wife, Becky of Odessa; brothers, Jerry Huffman and wife Robbie of Bronson, Jimmy Huffman and his wife, June of Hemphill; and Bruce Huffman of Milam. In addition she leaves 17 granchildren, 27 great-granchildren, and 10 great-great grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews and close friends.

      Memorial services were held at the Church of Christ in Hemphill on Saturday, Sept. 12 with Bro. Foy Forehand officiating.

      Funeral services were under the direction of Allison's Funeral Home in Liberty.

      (Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, September 2009)
    Person ID I1749  Strong Family Tree
    Last Modified 22 Mar 2018 

    Father Adam Huffman,   b. 22 Dec 1901, Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 23 Sep 1940, Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 38 years) 
    Mother Viola McGee,   b. 26 Oct 1904, Jasper County, Texas Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 15 Apr 1947, Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 42 years) 
    Family ID F1179  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 17 Feb 1922 - Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 8 Sep 2009 - Texas Link to Google Earth
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  • Sources 
    1. [S336] The Sabine County Reporter, P.O. Box 700, Hemphill, Texas (Published Weekly), (Founded in 1883, The Sabine County Reporter (USPS 474-660) is published once a week on Wednesday. The Reporter is Published by Sabine County Reporter, Inc. Postmaster: Send change of address to P.O. Box 700, Hemphill, Texas 75948-0700. The Sabine County Reporter and The Rambler merged March 1, 1988. Member National Newspaper Association and Texas Press Association.), September 16, 2009, Page 9 (Reliability: 3).