Theresa (Coffinger) Huntington went home to be with the lord on Friday March 20, 2020. She was born to Ernest and Marilda (Hopkins) Coffinger on May 22, 1924. At the age of 18, she was joined in marriage to Marion (Babe) Huntington on April 24, 1943. They later welcomed nine children.
Theresa loved crocheting Christmas ornaments, and making quilts for her family and friends. Family was very important to her, and she enjoyed celebrating the holidays with them. Over the years the staff at the West Michigan Cancer Center had became a beloved part of her family. Theresa spent countless hours enjoying nature and feeding the birds.
Theresa was preceded in death by her husband of 36 years, Marion Huntington on December 21, 1979: her infant daughters; Sharon Lee 1946, and Edith May 1959: her parents; brother Norman Coffinger; sisters: Sally Terry and Dora Roberts: daughter-in-law Linda (Loosier) Huntington; son-in-law: John Overton; and Grandson: Ed Miller Jr.
Surviving children: sons Leslie (Angel) and David Huntington of Vicksburg; Daughters: Marilyn (Ed Sr.) Miller, of Coldwater, Rosemary (Raymond) Weller, of Coldwater, Alice (Mike) Bockstanz, of Portage, Lorie Overton, of Three Rivers and Brenda (Robert) Piper, of Vicksburg.
Grandchildren: Shannon (Mike) Lashbrook, David (Brandi) Huntington, Raymond Weller Jr., Theresa (John) Cleckner, Jessica (Hunter) Weller, Alicia (Ron) Crandall, Michelle (Brian) VanderBor, John (Sarah) Overton, Mike (Lisa) Overton, Steve Overton, Sierra (Eric) Piper and Natalie (Jesse) Piper.
Great Grandchildren: Eddie, David & Jonathan Miller, Tyler Weller, Lindsey, Logan & Ashlyn Cleckner, Yazmene & Trenton VanderBor, Collin Crandall, Hannah & Mackenzie Overton, Camron & Jordan Overton, Laine, Aubree & Addison Overton, and James Vance.
Theresa felt blessed to be surrounded by her family and many friends. She was a feisty, giving, loving little woman who will always be remembered for her big heart and many hugs.
Well done Mom! You will always be treasured and remembered in our hearts…until we see you again!
Memorial Contributions may be made to the West Michigan Cancer Center located at 200 N. Park Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49007.
The family is being assisted by the McCowen & Secord Funeral Home; Rupert Durham Chapel, 409 S. Main Street Vicksburg, MI 49097 (269-649-1697).