of Batesville, AR

November 10, 1933 - October 17, 2022

Velva Vest Huddleston, 88, of Batesville passed away October 17, 2022.

She was born November 10, 1933 in Boswell, Arkansas to Hubert and Agnes (Cheney) Vest.

Velva was a member of First United Methodist Church and a retired schoolteacher. She was a beautiful soul, loved by many, young and old, who was caring, honest, outgoing and enjoyed life. Velva loved her family, friends, church and her flower garden. In her spare time, she enjoyed playing Bridge and Bunko, traveling and attending social events, she was crazy about her rescue dog, Mikey and adored her newest dog, Toby.

Survivors include one son, Mark Huddleston (Liz) of Batesville; one daughter, Kim Huddleston Stobaugh (David) of Batesville; nine grandchildren, Heather Knight, David Wagster, Jamie Huddleston, Lauren Sevier, Emily and Ashley Huddleston, Morgan and Blake Stobaugh and Annie Wynn; twelve great-grandchildren, Brooklyn and Jaxson Knight, Rourke Sevier, Londyn Yeager Sevier, Easton Sevier, Shepherd Sevier, Jones Edward Wynn, Braxton Odom, Brantley Odom, Harper and Hudson Fitzsimmons and Sadie Grace Stobaugh; two nephews, Todd and Steven Blevins and other friends and relatives.

She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Royce Knowles.

A celebration of life will begin 11:00 am Saturday, October 29, 2022 at First United Methodist Church.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Independence County Humane Society, 5 Environmental Drive, Batesville, AR 72501 or to First United Methodist Church, 615 E Main St, Batesville, AR 72501.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Crouch Funeral Home
510 College Avenue
Batesville, AR  72501
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com