Mildred Dees “Ma” Huguley

Mildred Dees “Ma” Huguley, born August 8 th , 1924 of
Waldo, Fl passed away on Thursday, July 23 rd , 2020. Mrs.
Huguley was born in Quitman, Ga to Grover Lee and Nellie
Dees. Raised on a small farm in Georgia, Mildred went on to
work in the Tampa shipyards as a welder for the WWII effort.
She met John Huguley Sr. and within a month were married on August 13 th , 1948. They moved to Waldo in 1965. She worked in the Waldo Community School cafeteria for 10 years. She and John were long standing members of the First Baptist Church of Waldo. Mildred volunteered in the church nursery for many years and was also a member of the Challenger Circle. Many generations of Waldo kids grew up at Ma Huguley’s house, having fun, laughing and eating whatever delicious food she had cooked. She will live on in the hearts of her family, her friends she treasured and all who ate at her table.
Preceded in death by her husband, John Huguley Sr. She
leaves behind sons, John Jr (Cheryl), Ken and Dennis (Lynn). Her grandchildren Brooke, Christi (John), Shane (Nicki), Alan
(Margaret), Melody (Scott), Hayley and Megan (Dakota). And 11 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00am Wednesday, July
29 th , 2020 at First Baptist Church of Waldo Family Life Center 14370 Kennard Street Waldo, Fl. There will be a visitation for one hour prior. Interment will follow at Dedan Cemetary. For those who wish, contributions may be made to either the Youth or Music Department of
First Baptist Church of Waldo.