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Elva M. Ramey Huffman

1938 - 2026

Elva M. Ramey Huffman obituary, 1938-2026

BORN

1938

DIED

2026

FUNERAL HOME

Carter-Trent Funeral Home - Kingsport

520 Watauga Street

Kingsport, Tennessee

Elva Huffman Obituary

Elva M. Ramey Huffman

April 30, 1938 -

February 18, 2026

BLOUNTVILLE - Elva made her home in Blountville, TN, working in various positions all of her life with cooking and cleaning being her main passion. She was a devoted mother and loving wife for nearly 70 years. Elva was a member of Holly Springs Methodist Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents William Howard Ramey and Mabel Grace Denton Ramey; brother William Clyde Ramey; and nephew Steven Ramey.

Survivors include husband Robert "Bob" Huffman; son Terry Huffman (Rhonda P. Culbertson); brother James C. Ramey (Barbara); brothers-in-law Don Huffman and Terrell Smith; grandpup Jake who she adored; as well as several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

A visitation will be held at Carter-Trent Funeral Home – Kingsport on Saturday, February 21st, 2026, from 10:00 am to 11:00 am. A graveside service will be held at 12:00pm at East Lawn Memorial Park (4997 Memorial Blvd, Kingsport, TN 37664) with Pastor Randy Shupe officiating. Those wishing to attend the graveside service are asked to meet at the cemetery by 11:50 am.

Carter-Trent Funeral Home – Kingsport is serving the Huffman family.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Kingsport Times-News from Feb. 19 to Feb. 20, 2026.

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