Mary Forbes Huffman

Mary Forbes Huffman died September 21, 2019 in Franklin, TN after a short illness. Born November 18, 1933 in Munford, TN, she was preceded in death by her parents, Major Forbes and Ruby Owen Forbes; her sister, Betty Jane Hanks and her husband, Neverette (Nev) Lafayette Huffman, Jr.  She is survived by her daughter, Celeste Huffman Herbert (Ralph) of Knoxville, TN; granddaughter, Hillary Herbert Christiansen (Zachary) of New Orleans, LA; great grandchildren, Neve Margaret Christiansen and Knox Sullivan Christiansen; brother, Owen Forbes of San Antonio, TX and a number of brothers and sisters in law, nieces, nephews and a large extended family.  She was retired from BellSouth after working in Memphis and Nashville for a combined 30 years.  A life-long Methodist, she was a member of Brentwood United Methodist Church and the Robert I. Moore Sunday School Class.  Mary will be remembered as a vivacious redhead by all who knew her.  Mary will be returning to her West Tennessee roots with funeral services being held at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, September 24 at the Covington Funeral Home chapel, Covington, TN, with a receiving of friends at the funeral home one hour prior to the service.  Burial will follow the service at Indian Creek Cemetery in Brighton, TN.  A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, September 25 at Brentwood United Methodist Church, Brentwood, TN with a receiving of friends 30 minutes prior to the service at the church.  Memorials can be made to Indian Creek Cemetery Fund, c/o Donna Kinney, Treasurer, 5399 Holly Grove Rd., Brighton, TN 38011 or Brentwood United Methodist Church, 309 Franklin Rd., Brentwood, TN 37027.