Amelia Ann Russell Huggins, 77, of the Castle Hayne Community passed gently from her earthly life on Friday, March 17, 2017 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice LifeCare Center.

Born in Pender County on November 20, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Margaret Louise "Peggy" Goodwin Raynor. Predeceased by step-fathers, Charles P. Murray and Edward T. Raynor; brothers, David L. Russell and Donald L. Murray; and brother-in-law, Larry Olesen.

As a child and young adult, Amelia was a member of Wrightsboro Baptist Church. After her marriage to her beloved husband, David F. Huggins, she transferred her membership to Riley's Creek Baptist Church where she served many years working with children and serving on various committees. She served as Mission Friends Director for Wilmington Baptist Association for several years.

Amelia graduated from New Hanover High School in 1958. She enjoyed attending all class reunions and continued fellowship with many of her classmates.

She was a wonderful homemaker who loved to cook and especially loved sharing with others.

After her children became teenagers, she was employed with Herring Associates and Davis Health Care. Through the years she kept in touch with many of her co-workers.

Surviving is her beloved husband of 57 years of marriage, David F. Huggins; and two daughters, Kimberly F. Blumenreich (Todd) and Lisa D. McKoy (Mark). She had a special love reserved just for her grandchildren, Skylar Shea and Kellon Ryan McKoy. Also surviving are sisters-in-law, Dean Russell and Annette Olesen; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Jimmy and Katherine Ann Huggins; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Cherished memories of Amelia will forever remain in our hearts. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, Granny, sister, and friend. She will be missed by all who knew her.

The family will receive friends at Riley's Creek Baptist Church Fellowship Hall at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, March 20, 2017, one hour prior to service and other times at the family residence.

Funeral service will be at 3:00 p.m. in the church sanctuary following visitation with Rev. Jim Herchenhahn and Rev. Earl Smith officiating.

Interment will follow in Riley's Creek Memorial Cemetery.

The family would like to acknowledge and thank Dr. William McNulty and his staff for their loving care of Amelia throughout the years.

At the family's request, memorial donations may be given to Riley's Creek Baptist Church, 19845 NC Hwy 210, Rocky Point, NC 28457 or Lower Cape Fear Hospice Foundation, 1414 Physicians Dr., Wilmington, NC 28401.

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Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home of Burgaw.