She was born on August 14, 1946 in Caldwell County to the late Joseph G. Glass and Myrle Bolick Glass.
Joan worked as a paramedic for 21 years for Caldwell County and was well respected by her co-workers and the community. She was also a school teacher, and was a gifted pianoist who played at Central Advent Christian Church in downtown Lenoir. Joan had a heart of gold, caring personality, a contagious smile and she will be missed by all that knew her.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, William Gary Huffman and brother, Robert Fredrick Glass.
Those left to cherish her memory are nieces; Melissa Anne Glass Bolen, Julianna Elizabeth Ayertey, nephew; Michael Joseph Glass, great nephew; Jacob Allen Bolen, Titus Padi Ayertey, great niece Naomi Anne Bolen, her step children; Jim Huffman, Christine Huffman Braswell, Genelia Kluttz, step grandchildren; Meagan Stone, Matthew Barcenas ,step great grandson; Oakley Stone, and her beloved Miniature Pincher, Lucy.
A graveside service will be held privately.
The family would like to show thanks to all of her friends and extended family who have shown love and care for Joan throughout her life.
Words of comfort may be expressed to the family at www.pendrysfuneralhome.com.
Pendry’s Lenoir Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of Joan Elizabeth Huffman.
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