October 28, 1926 – April 3, 2021
Lelah was born Lelah Irene Harrison in Terre Haute, Indiana on October 28, 1926. She went to be with the Lord on April 3, 2021 in Tucson, Arizona at 94 years of age.
Lelah is preceded in death by her parents Fred and Mayme Carney Harrison, siblings Joan Lambert, Earl Harrison and Jake Harrison. She is also preceded in death by husbands, Alvin Mathews and Darrell Huff, children Vicky Lynn Mathews, Joyce Underwood, Bill Dale Mathews, Richard Huff and son in law Steve Knight. Lelah is survived by children Brenda Hicks (Bill), Diane Knight, Alvin Mathews (Roberta), Duane Huff (Ana Fiore), Ron Huff, Rusty Huff (Debbie) and Bobby Huff.
Lelah moved from Indiana to Arizona in the late 1940’s and although she spent a few years in Southern California, the majority of her life was spent in Tucson. She spent most of her life as a Homemaker. Once her children were grown, she worked at JC Penney until retirement. She was an active member of the Tucson JayCee Ette’s which was part of the Tucson Junior Chamber of Commerce. She spent much of her spare time doing charitable work and volunteering at the Fourth of July Fireworks and the Tucson Rodeo. She was also a member of the Rebekahs, which was branch of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows; a civic organization that focused on helping children and the elderly.
Lelah is also survive by 26 Grandchildren, 48 Great Grandchildren and 24 Great-Great Grandchildren, an amazing number, all were the lights of her life. She knew all their names and birthdays. She loved her family and especially enjoyed spending time with them during the holidays. She made sure every kid in the family received a Christmas Ornament every year until they were 18 years old.
Lelah lived a full life and although she faced numerous challenges and tragedies in her life, she always looked to the future and kept the family moving forward. She will be greatly missed.
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