Mary Joyce Turner Huggins, age 90, of Quinlan, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, June 5, 2023. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at the First United Methodist Church in Quinlan with Pastor Danny Barrett officiating with burial to follow at Hart Cemetery in Cash. Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Monday, June 12, 2023, at Ingram Funeral Home in Quinlan.
Pallbearers for ‘Moy’ will be her great-grandsons; Casey Huggins, Reagan Huggins, Rylan Goodwin, Reese Goodwin, Jordan White, Micah White, and Baley White.
Mary Joyce Turner Huggins (affectionately known as Moy) was born on Tuesday, July 26, 1932, in Hillsboro, Texas. She was the daughter of the late Mr. William Mayo Turner and Tommie Booker Turner. She married the love of her life, Oliver E. Huggins on July 26, 1951, in Dallas, Texas. They lived in Dallas before moving to Quinlan in 1985. Mary worked for 35 years for Oilwell Supply in Dallas and Garland until her retirement in 1990. Moy was in her 60s when she decided to try college for fun. She attended and graduated from Trinity Valley Community College in Terrell with an associate degree in applied science. She was a beloved long-time member of the Tawakoni Civic Club and the Ambassador for T.O.P.S “taking off pounds sensibly” East Texas Chapter. She was also a member of the Quinlan Senior Citizens Center where she volunteered delivering meals to homebound residents. More than anything, Mary loved serving her Lord. She was a longtime active member of the First United Methodist Church in Quinlan. For many years she ran the Christian bookstore For Heaven’s Sake in Quinlan. Mary gave to many charities; Lake Shared Ministries was one she cherished. In almost all her mail she received requests for funds for a charity, and she would give freely. She enjoyed singing in the choir and rocking babies in the nursery. Mary’s incredible organizational skills was an instrumental part of the success of the annual Lords Acre, and she will be deeply missed by her church family. Moy adored playing games. She was a talented bridge player at her bi-monthly women’s group and a competitive opponent of chicken foot dominos at family gatherings. She loved collecting quilts and hosting extravagant dinners. She was an incredible cook and loved creating a feast for Sunday family dinners. Mary was known for her wonderful cooking, especially her homemade peanut butter fudge, liver, and onions. She was a true lady of class and elegance. She will be missed by all that knew her. She is now with her husband, Sonny who preceded her in death on July 21, 2011.
She was also preceded in death by her sister, Betty Bedwell on December 20, 2013, brother-in-law, Jim Bedwell in July 1987, nephews, Bill Bedwell on January 13, 2013, and Bob Bedwell in July 1998..
Moy was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by her sons, David Lee Huggins and wife Gina of Greenville, Paul Dee Huggins and wife Toni of Greenville. Grandchildren, Brian Hair and wife Krista Whitaker, Eric Huggins and wife Lyndi, Keri Goodwin-Huggins and husband Ray, Keli White and husband Spencer, great-grandchildren, Casey Huggins & Fiancé Reagan Claxton, Cassidy Huggins, Caitlin Huggins, Reagan Huggins, Rylan Goodwin, Reese Goodwin, Jordan White, Micah White, Baley White, Alex Hair, Bri Gunter and Husband Logan, Brittany Johnson and husband Joshua, Gavyn Wilson and Fiancé Makena Keracik, great-great-grandchildren, Emerson and Ellowyn Gunter, Jasper Johnson and soon to be baby brother Reign Johnson.
Nieces, Cindy Harris and husband Jim, Linda Bedwell and Chris Bedwell and wife Tiffany and her great friend Jan Perkins.
“Luxurious in lifestyle but humble in character.”
