Mrs. Joyce Oswalt Huffman Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Mrs. Joyce Oswalt Huffman, 65, passed away on February 3, 2017, at North Mississippi Medical Center in West Point. Mrs. Joyce was born January 1, 1952, in Hattiesburg, the daughter of the late Carl Vernon and Bessie Mae Betts Oswalt. Mrs. Joyce was a Graduate of Mississippi University for Women, where she obtained her Registered Nurse Degree. She was a Registered Nurse for 38 years in West Point, having worked at Ivy Memorial Hospital, which later became North Mississippi Medical Center. During her nursing career, Mrs. Joyce received numerous awards including Nurse of the year several times. She enjoyed "Flea Marketing" and collecting red birds. Mrs. Joyce enjoyed getting out and enjoying life to the fullest. She was a Methodist. She married Thomas Earl Huffman on June 25, 1983, in the Tibbee Community of Clay County, and they were married for 34 years. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by 2 Sisters: Shirley Doss and Arlene Hurst and by 1 Brother: Tommy Oswalt. Memorial services will be Wednesday, February 8, 2017, at 2:00 P.M. from Calvert Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Larry Watson officiating. Calvert Funeral Home of West Point is in charge of arrangements. Survivors include Husband: Earl Huffman; Two Sons, Danny Huffman (Joelina) and Kevin Huffman (Lyndee); Three Grandchildren: Taylor Phillips, Madison Huffman, and Thomas Daniel Huffman; One Sister, Eunice Chism; Three Brothers, Johnny Oswalt (Sandy), Jimmy Oswalt, and Eugene Oswalt (Cathy) all of West Point; and a number of Nieces and Nephews. Honorary Pallbearers will be Nurses and Staff North Mississippi Medical Center in West Point and Her Many Friends in the Tibbee Community. Memorials may be made to LeBonheur Children's Hospital, 848 Adams Avenue, Memphis, TN 38103 or to Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675. Visitation will be Wednesday 12:00-2:00 P.M. at Calvert Funeral Home. Friends may leave an online condolence at www.calvertfuneralhome.com

Mrs. Joyce Oswalt Huffman

January 1, 1952 - February 3, 2017