Willa Dean (Huffman) Church

Mrs. Willa Dean Huffman Church, 76, of Purlear passed away on Thursday December 4, 2025.

Willa was born on June 24, 1949 in Wilkes County to Fred Walter Huffman and Dora Mae Lovette Huffman.  

She loved the Lord and was ready to be with Jesus.  Willa loved gathering with her family, cooking and watching, Days of Our Lives. Jake and Poppy are her beloved dogs. 

Willa is preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Dora Huffman.

Willa is survived by her husband of 56 years, Duane Church Sr.; daughter, Marty Leann Shumate and husband, Bobby of Hays; sons, Tony Church and wife, Tammy of Burlington, Fred Church and wife, Shelly of Ashe County, Duane Church Jr., and wife, Jammie of Purlear; sister, Phyllis Miller and husband, Gary of North Wilkesboro; brothers, Lonnie Huffman and wife, Joan of North Wilkesboro, Tommy Huffman and wife, Sherry of Millers Creek; 11 grandchildren, and numerous great grandchildren. 

 A visitation will be held from 12:00-12:45 p.m. on Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at Adams Funeral Home of Wilkes Chapel, 2109 Moravian Falls Road Moravian Falls, NC 28654.  A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at Adams Funeral Home of Wilkes Chapel.  Burial will follow at Yellow Hill Baptist Church Cemetery.   

Rev. Tim Byrd and Rev. Derek Bumgarner will be officiating.

In addition to flowers, memorial may be given to St. Judes:  ALSAC/St. Jude Children's Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105

Adams Funeral Home and Cremation Services are honored to serve the Church family. 

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