Velva Vest Huddleston, 88, of Batesville passed away on October 17, 2022.
She was born November 10, 1933, in Boswell, Arkansas to Hubert and Agnes (Cheney) Vest.
Velva was a member of First United Methodist Church and a retired schoolteacher. She was a beautiful soul, loved by many, young and old, who was caring, honest, outgoing, and enjoyed life. Velva loved her family, friends, church, and her flower garden. In her spare time, she enjoyed playing Bridge and Bunko, traveling, and attending social events, she was crazy about her rescue dog Mikey, and adored her newest dog Toby.
Survivors include one son, Mark Huddleston (Liz) of Batesville; one daughter, Kim Huddleston Stobaugh (David) of Batesville; nine grandchildren, Heather Knight, David Wagster, Jamie Huddleston, Lauren Sevier, Emily and Ashley Huddleston, Morgan and Blake Stobaugh, and Annie Wynn; twelve great-grandchildren, Brooklyn and Jaxson Knight, Rourke Sevier, Londyn Yeager Sevier, Easton Sevier, Shepherd Sevier, Jones Edward Wynn, Braxton Odom, Brantley Odom, Harper and Hudson Fitzsimmons, and Sadie Grace Stobaugh two nephews, Todd and Steven Blevins, and other friends and relatives.
She was preceded in death by her parents, and one sister, Royce Knowles.
A celebration of life will be held at First United Methodist Church at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Independence County Humane Society, 5 Environmental Drive, Batesville, AR 72501, or to First United Methodist Church, 615 E Main St, Batesville, AR 72501.
