Elvera Huff

Elvera (Vera) Fern Huff, of Lubbock went home to Jesus on October 1, 2026. She was born February, 14, 1937 in Tulia, Texas to the late Arnold Duerksen and Elsie Tilley. Vera graduated from Plainview High School and then went on to graduate from Texas Tech University in 1959 with a degree in Home Economics.

She was proudest of being "Mimi" to her seven grandchildren who loved spending the night with her, staying up half of the night, watching movies and eating candy. She never said no to the opportunity to "tickle backs" and enjoyed all the games and concerts she attended to support her grandkids. She spent over 20 years caring for the children of Lakeridge Methodist Church. She loved teaching them about Jesus and loving on them as if they were her own!

She was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie Huff; parents; her brother, Rex Duerksen and son-in-law, Jon Garrett Sr.

She is survived by her daughters, Melissa Garrett and Melanie Mitchell (Bret); her grandchildren, Brenna Garrett, Baylee Bryan (Dan), Jon Alan Garrett II (Chalena), Connor Mitchell (Rachel), Baylor Mitchell (Lily), Sydney Mitchell and Ryder Mitchell; great grandson, Welles Bryan; sister, Delores Clower; sister-in-law, Marcia Duerksen.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, October 13, 2026 in the Wesley Chapel at Lakeridge Methodist Church-4701 82nd St. Lubbock, 79424.