Annette Martin Huggins, age 88, of LaFayette passed away Monday, September 18, 2017.
She was employed by E.T. Barwick Mills as a payroll supervisor for over 20 years. Annette was an active member of the First Baptist Church of LaFayette and served in many capacities. These included serving as financial secretary and church hostess for over 20 years, and later serving as WMU Director for many years. Over the years she served on the Kitchen Fellowship Committee, Flower Committee, Trustee Committee, Nursery Committee, Greeters Committee, and Budget Planning. Annette was a member of the Seekers Sunday School Class. She also served as a volunteer with Hutcheson Hospice.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Waymond Cecil “Sonny” Huggins; parents, Philip and Essie Hegwood Martin; and brother, Jerry Martin.
She is survived by her son, Marty Huggins; sister, Zealiane “Zee” Martin both of LaFayette; grandchildren, Charlie (Christy) Huggins, Brad (Sarah) Huggins, and Ben Huggins; great grandchildren, Jud, Sawyer, Andrew, and Anna Kate; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service 1 p.m. Thursday, September 21, 2017 at the First Baptist Church of LaFayette with Dr. Warren Moorhead officiating.
Interment in Pleasant Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers are Chandler Martin, Phil Martin, Carl Martin, John Houston, Glenn Clark, and Ralph Waldrop.
Honorary pallbearers are WMU and the Seekers Sunday School Class.
Visitation 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Flowers are welcome but donations may be made to Hospice of Chattanooga 4411 Oakwood Drive, Chattanooga, TN 37416.
Family would like to extend special thanks to the individual caregivers Toni, Sue, and Shasta. Special thanks are also extended to Hospice of Chattanooga.
Arrangements are by Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.
