Zandria Huddleston

Zandria Weatherbee Huddleston (79) passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 7, 2023. She was in the presence of her family in the comfort of her home. She battled with leukemia for 14 years. Although it was a long, tough battle, she never complained and always had a smile on her face. She was a proud member of Gaston Baptist Church and was on fire for the Lord. He used her as a light inside every hospital and doctor's office she stepped into. She shared the love of God with her doctors, nurses, and friends that she made along the way. Before she got sick, she loved gardening, attending Sunday School, taking her grandchildren to the pool, the skating rink, and to eat slug burgers. After her diagnosis, she loved spending quality time with friends and family. She enjoyed hearing about what everyone was up to. One of the things she was most known for was her handwritten cards. Around the time of any holiday, birthday, or other special occasion, you could always count on receiving a special card from her with Numbers 6:24 written inside along with a $2 bill. We will all miss the special little things she did and hold those memories in our hearts.

Services are December 10, 2023 with visitation starting at 1:00pm and the service at 3:00pm at Gaston Baptist Church. Brother Jason Middleton and Kevin Eubanks will be officiating. Private burial will be held at Tuscumbia Cemetery.

Zandria is survived by her husband of 61 years, David Huddleston, Sr.; her daughters, Debbie Shinholster (Richie) and Robin Sullivan (Scott); her son, David Huddleston, Jr. (Penni); her sisters, Mollie Jo Potts, Annette Richarson and Virginia Cummings (Roy); her grandchildren, Jacob King (Stephanie), Laura Beth Butler (Drew), Emily Rich, Thomas Rich, Mollie Cate Luetze (Simon), Victoria Williams (Harrison), John Weston Shinholster, Isabella Huddleston, Christian Huddleston and Kenai Sullivan; and her great-granddaughter, Charlie King.

She was preceded in death by her brothers, Hugh Thomas Weatherbee, Bobby Weatherbee, Donnie Weatherbee and Cecil Weatherbee; and her parents, John Wesley and Alma Weatherbee.

Pallbearers are Jacob King, Thomas Rich, John Weston Shinholster, Christian Huddleston, Harrison Williams, Drew Butler and Simon Leutze.

Honorary Pallbearers are Stephanie King, Laura Beth Butler, Emily Rich, Mollie Cate Leutze, Victoria Williams, Isabella Huddleston, Charlie King and Kenai Sullivan.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Le Bonheur Children's Hospital or St. Judes Children's Hospital.

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