LONGS | Mrs. Florence Evata Shelley Huggins, 86, widow of Hicks Huggins, died peacefully Tuesday, February 10, 2009, at her residence following years of declining health. Born on January 15, 1923, she was the daughter of the late George R. and Rebecca Blanton Shelley. She was a homemaker and a member of the Buck Creek Baptist Church. In addition to her husband and parents, Mrs. Huggins was predeceased by a daughter, Rebecca Branton; a son, Ralph Huggins; a daughter-in-law, Jeroname Coleman Huggins; two brothers, Milton Shelley and Carlisle Shelley; and a great-granddaughter, Meredith Grace Porter. Mrs. Huggins is survived by two sons, Larry Huggins of Nichols, and Phil Huggins and his wife, Jeannette, of Longs; a daughter-in-law, Deborah Huggins of Longs; a son-in-law, Bill Branton of Summerville; a brother, G. R. Shelley of Conway; eight grandchildren, Ginger Canaday, Billy Branton, Shelley Hull, Britt Branton, Bebe Porter, Heidi Ayers, Joel Huggins, and Regan Huggins; and 10 great-grandchildren, Jamie Canaday, Reed Branton, Ryan Branton, Cade Branton, Mason Branton, Blake Freeman, Macey Freeman, Brenyn Porter, Brittany Ayers and Rebecca Ayers. Funeral services were conducted 5 p.m. Friday, February 13, 2009, in the sanctuary of Buck Creek Baptist Church with the Rev. Larry Allen and the Rev. Mark Beasley officiating. A sunset burial will followed in the church cemetery. The family received friends before the service from 4 until 4:45 p.m. at the Church. The family is grateful for the loving care given to Mrs. Huggins by her devoted caregiver Pearl Gause and Betty Davis. In addition the family would like to thank Dr. Orbeck, the nurses, chaplain and staff of Shepard Care Hospice for the care and spiritual support given to Mrs. Huggins and her family. Hardwick Funeral Home assisted the Huggins family. Published in The Sun News from 2/12/2009 - 2/14/2009 **************A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1218822736x1201267884/aol?redir=http://www.freecreditreport.com/pm/default.aspx?sc=668072%26hmpgID=62%26bcd=fe bemailfooterNO62)