Bertha Viola Huckabay

Bertha Viola Huckabay, 86, Paragould, died Monday, October 25, 2010, at her home. She was born June 25, 1924 the daughter of the late James Arthur and Ruthie Erder Rowe Smith. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Eugene W. Roberts, sisters, Mabel, Rachel Louise and Margaret Loraine Smith, Ruthie Joiner and Nellie Autry, and brother, Harold Smith. She was a homemaker and a member of Shiloh United Methodist Church. Bertha loved flowers and gardening, spent a lifetime sewing and crafting with her hands, and gave of herself with care and love to all generations. Survivors include her husband: David Huckabay, of the home; daughter and son-in-law: Jeanette and J.B. Huffmaster of Paragould; son and daughter-in-law: Farrel and Linda Roberts of Harrisburg; step daughters and stepsons-in-law: Marcia and David Elizandro of Arlington, Texas, Catherine and Ron Larkins of Frederick, Colorado; sister: Vearl Hendrix of Lafe; brothers: Charles A. Smith and Paul Smith, both of Paragould; grandchildren: Jack and Christina Huffmaster, Jeff and Sonya Huffmaster, Jason and Heather Huffmaster, Jared and Crystal Huffmaster, all of Paragould, David Elizandro of England, Ashley Elizandro of Arlington, Texas, Corrie Kienast, Casey and Zachary Gasper of Frederick, Colorado. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Wednesday, at Heath Funeral Home. Her life will be celebrated at Shiloh United Methodist Church, 1:00 PM, Thursday with Reverend Rick Roberts and Reverend David Swift officiating. Interment will follow at Corning Cemetery, in Corning. Memorials may be left to Shiloh United Methodist Church. Register online at www.heathfuneralhome.com.