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It is with deep sorrow that the Huff family announces the death of their beloved mother, Mrs. Marion Patricia Chapman Huff, 92. Mrs. Huff, the widow of Carl Hicks Huff, Jr., entered into rest on Monday, May 27, 2024. The Directors of Brown-Pennington-Atkins Funeral Home & Crematory are caring for the family. A funeral service to honor her life will be held at 11 o'clock on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, in St. Luke United Methodist Church. The Rev. Todd Davis will officiate with burial to follow in Magnolia Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in her honor to St. Luke United Methodist Church, 302 Dunlap Drive, Hartsville, SC 29550, or the Coker University Memorial Fund, 300 E. College Avenue, Hartsville, SC 29550. Mrs. Huff was born on June 19, 1931, in Cheraw, SC. She was the daughter of the late Henry Elmer Chapman and the late Mary Della Linton Chapman. Graduating from Cheraw High School in 1949, she received the honor of valedictorian. She furthered her education, securing her college degree from Coker College in 1953. There she was editor of the newspaper and Milestone yearbook. After completing her English degree, she began her teaching career at Hartsville Junior High School, where she taught English for twenty-one years. As a lifelong fan of the Hartsville Red Foxes, she drew much joy in cheering on each team. She was a devoted charter member of St. Luke United Methodist Church, where she taught Sunday School, was involved in Vacation Bible School, was an MYF Leader, and was a member of the Genesis Bible Study Sunday School Class. She is survived by her daughters, Brenda (Keith) Stewart of Marion, SC, Paddy Huff of Hodges, SC, Nancy Caulder of Marion, SC; grandchildren, Ansley Stewart (Brandon) Wilson, Erin Stewart (Dusty) Floyd, Jeremy (Sarah) Huff, Trish Godbold (Joseph Daniel) Barteet and Elliott Godbold; great-grandchildren, Braden and Karlie McCurry, Luke and Emmie Huff, Stewart and Beckett Wilson, Asher and Andi Floyd, Addie and Asa Barteet. In addition to her parents and her late husband, she was preceded in death by her siblings, Henry Dewitte Chapman, Mary Edna Chapman, Sandra Elizabeth Chapman, James Elmer Chapman; granddaughter, Emilea Huff McCurry. Dear to her were her church's XYZ Group and the Mary Ann McCullough Circle. Her dedication to the Coker College Alumni Association was an integral part of her life, receiving the Distinguished Alumni of the Year Award. Being a member of various bridge groups and playing Words With Friends were avenues she enjoyed to connect with friends -- old and new. Patricia, Pat, Mom, Mammy, Mrs. Huff was a loving wife, devoted mother, doting grandmother and great-grandmother as well as a loyal friend and teacher to many.

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Mrs. Patricia Chapman Huff

June 19, 1931 - May 27, 2024