Lila Lorine Huffman, daughter of Maurice and Erma (Imboden) Thrailkill, was born Feb. 26, 1943 in Winterset, Iowa. She departed this life Monday, April 19, 2021 at her home in Hartville at the age of 78 years.
Lila was united in marriage to her high school sweetheart, Michael Huffman on July 8, 1962. To this union they had two children and many memories.
She is survived by her devoted husband, Mike; children, Lesley (Tim) Dilg, of St. Louis; and Aaron (Mindy) Huffman, of Hartville; four grandchildren, Lexi, of St. Louis and Layla, Taylor and Dakota, of Hartville; a brother, Raymond (Carolyn) Thrailkill, of Rogers, Ark.; her donkeys, Popeye and Zane; dog, Bella; and her many cattle and stray kittens.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her sister Nila, and brother George.
Lila retired from the United States Postal Service after 30 years providing her the opportunity to live in Oregon, California, Montana and finally retiring out of the Mansfield office in 2001. Lila enjoyed managing the family farm with her husband along with renovating apartments and houses. Most importantly, Lila loved her family dearly, especially her grandchildren. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and caring friend. We celebrate her life and will always cherish the many happy memories she helped create.
