Shirley Fae Huffer

Shirley Fae Huffer, 96, of Mooresville, went onto her eternal home in Heaven on Monday, February 24, 2025 at the Springs of Mooresville.  She was born in Indianapolis on April 8, 1928 to the late Gerald “Red” Edwards and Katherine (Hobbs) Edwards.

She graduated from Ben Davis High School with the class of 1946.  She married the love of her life, Richard “Paul” Huffer on October 5, 1952.  Mr. Huffer preceded her in passing on June 26, 2009 after over 56 years of marriage.

Shirley was a dedicated homemaker who took great pride in caring for her 5 sons, husband, and home.  She did occasionally work in the dry-cleaning business her parents owned and operated, Old Trails Cleaners.  She was a member of the Bridgeport United Methodist Church and the Lynhurst Eastern Star.  A music lover, she enjoyed big band and show tunes.  With an abundance of artistic talent, she enjoyed crafting, watercolors, pencil sketching, and crocheting throughout her life.

She will be missed and forever remembered by her friends and family including her sons, Kenneth (wife, Toni) Huffer of Mooresville, Keith (wife, Carol) Huffer of Danville, William (wife, Cynthia) Huffer of Lafayette, and Tommy (wife, Patty) Huffer of Clayton; bonus son, Larry (wife, Paulette) Steinle of Sumter, South Carolina; grandchildren, Christine, David, William, Dennis, Francis, Nicole, Joshua, Dustin, Jacob, David, and Phillip; great grandchildren, Joey, David Jr., Riddick, Lily, Ella Rose, Eli, Cooper, Kat, Khloe, Ky’in, Kel, Karsen, and Ar’Maf; and many beloved nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Besides her father and mother, Shirley was preceded in death by her husband, Richard “Paul” Huffer; son, Richard Huffer; brothers, Gerald Raymond Edwards Jr. and Donald Edwards; and sisters, Virginia Wolven and Joann Scott.

Family and friends are invited to visit on Wednesday, March 5^th from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Carlisle – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory.  Shirley’s Life Celebration® will begin at 11:00 am on Thursday, March 6^th at the funeral home with an hour of visitation prior to the service.  She will be laid to rest in Lincoln Memory Gardens in Whitestown alongside her late husband, Paul.

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