Shirley Ann Huffman, 88, of Parkersburg passed away April 29, 2025, at Worthington Nursing Home. She was born in Marietta, OH a daughter of the late Darrell V. and Elsie (Needs) Cutshaw.

 

She was a dedicated homemaker and also worked for Union Carbide. A faithful member of Emmanuel Baptist Church, she served with compassion and commitment as a Pastoral Care Giver and Deaconess and was an active participant in the Bonnie White Circle. She was an enthusiastic bowler and competitive Scrabble player. In her early twenties she was a Red Cross Certified Swimming Instructor and Lifeguard at the Betsey Mills Club in Marietta, Ohio. She was an active member in the Mid-Ohio Valley Post-Polio Support Group, The Little Kanawha Regional Council, and the National Chrysanthemum Society.

 

Known for her nurturing spirit, she was a devoted caregiver who found great joy in helping and caring for others.

 

She is survived by a son James V. Huffman (Julia A.) of Fort Wayne, IN; daughter Julie A. Huffman of Winder, GA; and grandchildren Cole (Sierra), Grant, and Willow Huffman of Fort Wayne.

 

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of sixty-four years James Edward Huffman on March 26th, 2025, and sister Bonnie Cutshaw.

 

Services will be Tuesday 11:00 AM at Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg with Pastor David Carpenter officiating. Burial will be at Eastlawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Monday 6-8 PM and Tuesday one hour prior to the service.

 

Memorial donations may be made in Shirley's memory to Wood County Society who supports the Mid-Ohio Valley Post-Polio Support Group or Wood County Senior Citizens Association - Meals on Wheels.

 

Shirley attended meetings with her sister, Bonnie, when the group started. She began attending meetings again when we prepared for the 2013 anniversary celebration of MOVPPSG. She quietly and very effectively took over the card ministry until she took sick in 2019. Birthday, anniversary, get well , and special occasion cards were individually chosen and arrived on time.  For nearly 6 years, I felt very spoiled as this was one group need that I didn’t have to worry about. I hope she knew how much I appreciated her efforts.—Judy