Marie Combs Hufton, 94, of Plymouth, passed away on Friday, November 15, 2024, at the Carrolton of Plymouth in Plymouth.
Born May 27, 1930 in Tyrrell County she was the daughter of the late Thomas Lionel Combs and Minnie Marie Cahoon Combs and was preceded in death by her husband, Morris McCoy Hufton, Sr.; son, Morris McCoy Hufton, Jr., grandson, Morris McCoy Hufton, III; son-in-law, George Steel; sister, Brenda Combs Gonzales; and step grandson, Rodney Spruill. Mrs. Hufton was a homemaker. She loved cooking and taking care of her family. She loved to share memories of her youth and young adult life with her family and friends. She loved music and loved to dance growing up and was still dancing in her chair up until recently.
Her family includes her daughter, Sheila Hufton Steel of Burke, VA; son, Thomas G. Hufton, Sr. (Gwen) of Plymouth, NC; grandchildren, Nicholas Steel, Jessica Asby (Shay), Thomas Hufton, Jr. (Keri); great grandchildren, Kayden, Camryn, Sophia, Molly, Jordan and Eli; step-grandchildren, Debbie Mizell, Jennifer Brickhouse, and Lacrisha Jones and step great grandchildren, Albion, Rowyn, Tony, Heidi and three step great-great grandchildren.
A private family service will be held at a later date.
Arrangements are by Maitland Funeral Home, Plymouth.