Ona Huff (Lebanon)'s Obituary
Ona Huff, daughter of Porter L. and Maudie D. Berry McGuire, was born September 20, 1915, near Decaturville, Missouri. She departed this life Sunday, September 9, 2012, in Mercy Hospital, in Lebanon, Missouri, at the age of ninety-six years, eleven months, and nineteen days.
On October 11, 1935, she was united in marriage to James Ervin Huff, and to this union two daughters and one son were born.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, James, on January 22, 1973; two daughters, Florida and Hazel Earlene Huff; and two brothers, Wilford and Willard McGuire.
Ona is survived by a son, James Huff, and his wife, Willa Jane, of Lebanon, Missouri; two grandsons, Tommy Huff, and his wife, Angela, and Timothy Huff, and his wife, Brenda, all of Lebanon, Missouri; a granddaughter, Rebecca Daniel, and her husband, Kenneth, of Lebanon, Missouri; eleven great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; two brothers, James McGuire, of Kellyville, Oklahoma, and Johnny McGuire, of Biloxi, Mississippi; five sisters, Cleo Gregory, of the State of Oregon, Margie Starr, of Okmulgee, Oklahoma, Freda Waltrip, of Sapulpa, Oklahoma, Mary Brewer, of Lincoln, Alabama, and Lena Neilson, of Moody, Alabama; a number of nieces and nephews; as well as a host of other relatives and friends.
She was born and raised in the Decaturville community. After she and James were married, they made their home near Lebanon, and lovingly raised their children. Throughout the years, Ona was a devoted homemaker to her husband and family. After James death in 1973, Ona opened her first café, which was named the Alley Café. Later, she moved to a larger building and changed the name to Ona’s Café. She was known for her home cooking and especially her homemade biscuits, bread, and wonderful pies.
Ona had made her profession of faith in Christ and was a longtime member of Millcreek Baptist Church.
In her spare time she enjoyed growing beautiful flowers, cooking, and making quilts. She loved telling stories and liked visiting with her family and friends. Her family was very important to her and she especially enjoyed her great-grandchildren.
Ona was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, sister, and aunt, and was a caring neighbor and friend. We celebrate her life and know that her family and friends will cherish the wonderful memories she created for them during her lifetime.
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