HUDDLESTON

Edith Marie Huddleston, 89, of Sparta, IL; born on September 17, 1932 in Campbell Hill, IL; passed away on Wednesday, February 23, 2022 at the Sparta Community Hospital in Sparta, IL.

Edith was in a Pinochle Cards Club with her friends, and she loved spending time in her garden taking care of different flowers.  She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Sparta and would spend many hours helping at funeral dinners for families.  Edith was also a member of the Ladies Auxiliary at the Sparta Community Hospital.  She volunteered to help maintain the flower and gift shop at the hospital while being a member of the Ladies Auxiliary.

She was preceded in death by her husband – Robert Huddleston who passed away in 2002; parents – Edwin and Alma (Gerberding) Misselhorn; brothers – Norman, Elmar and Clarence Misselhorn; sister – Dorine (Ray) Schnare.

Edith is survived by six children – Michael Lee Huddleston of Sparta, IL, Nila Jean (Robert) Orr of Sparta, IL, Keefe Ray (Jan) Huddleston of Sparta, IL, Timothy Patrick (Carol) Huddleston of Sparta, IL, Eric Vernell (Elizabeth McElveen) of Evansville, IL, and Robert Brett (Sheri) Huddleston of Evansville, IL; twelve grandchildren; twenty-one great grandchildren; one sister – Ruth Ann (Dean) Kessel of Dongola, IL;

Memorial Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Sparta First United Methodist Church.

Condolences to the family may be expressed at www.heilschuessler.com.

Family and friends may attend the visitation at the First United Methodist Church in Sparta, IL on Friday, February 25, 2022 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. and on Saturday, February 26, 2022 from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m.  Funeral services will begin at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Randy McGeehon officiating.  Interment will take place at Calvary Cemetery in Campbell Hill, IL.

Heil-Schuessler & Sinn Funeral Home in Sparta, IL is in charge of arrangements

1. Dennis and Cheryl Hamilton says:

   03/09/2022 at 6:01 pm

   Sincere condolences to the family from Dennis and Cheryl Hamilton. Cheryl met Edith in a water aerobics class several years ago. She was a dear sweet lady. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you all. We say hello to Nila and Tim.

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2. Pastor Art and Moira Ames says:

   02/28/2022 at 11:22 am

   Our prayers of comfort and thanksgiving for you, Tim and Neilsa, dear members of Trinity EP for the home going of your mom. May the knowledge that she is in the presence of Jesus and full of happiness bring joy to accompany the sorrow of your hearts.

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3. Pastor Art and Moira Ames says:

   02/28/2022 at 11:21 am

   Our prayers of comfort and thanksgiving dear members of Trinity EP for the home going of your mom. May the knowledge that she is in the presence of Jesus and full of happiness bring joy to accompany the sorrow of your hearts.

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4. Terry & Jenna Lambeth says:

   02/25/2022 at 1:20 pm

   Praying for peace, strength, comfort, hope, & joy🎉 as you let your mom go, but hold her memory close to your heart.

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5. Cindy Hermes says:

   02/25/2022 at 12:20 pm

   I remember those camping trips Way back when. So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers for your family.

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6. Harry Henderson says:

   02/25/2022 at 10:46 am

   Our heartfelt condolences to the Huddleston family from Harry and Patti. We pray for your comfort and peace.

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7. Robert Reid says:

   02/25/2022 at 10:16 am

   Our heartfelt condolences to the Huddleston family from Bob and Nancy

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8. Jim and Carol Haury says:

   02/25/2022 at 9:43 am

   Condolences to everyone who knew and loved Edith, a special lady indeed. She will be missed.

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9. Lorna Moro says:

   02/25/2022 at 7:20 am

   Edith was such a kind person. I worked with Edith many years ago at the Sparta Greenhouse. She loved her family and always spoke kindly of everyone. RIP Edith.

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10. Bob and Barbara King says:

    02/25/2022 at 7:13 am

    May God comfort you at this time.

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11. Jan and Tom Seals says:

    02/24/2022 at 10:24 pm

    We will certainly miss her presence at our church. Loved her! Sorry we are out of town but hugs to all!

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12. Renda Rabe says:

    02/24/2022 at 5:26 pm

    Sorry for your loss. Hugs and prayers

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13. Kathi Halac says:

    02/24/2022 at 5:11 pm

    Aunt Edith is finally at peace. I wish I could be there to pay my respects, but I’m thinking of all of you and extend my sincere sympathies for your loss.

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14. Linda Henderson says:

    02/24/2022 at 4:22 pm

    Edith was a very special lady. She was a friend to a lot of people. She will definitely be missed. I knew her a long time. My prayers are with the family.

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    • Elizabeth Mcelveen says:

      02/24/2022 at 8:25 pm

      Edith was an amazing Mother-in-law. We shared the same passion for landscaping, flowers and birds. I had many wonderful Sunday dinners at her home. Sweets and desserts were always ready when you walked in her house. If there was anything I didn’t know how to make in the kitchen, I would know before I left her house. I will miss our talks and walks through her yard as she would tell me the history of every plant she had. I love you Edith. You were truly a Godly woman.

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15. Sara Wagner says:

    02/24/2022 at 3:42 pm

    Sorry for the loss of your dear mother🗞💖✝️💖

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