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Bessy Huffman
Bessy Elaine Huffman, of Wasilla, passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at the age of 82. She was born on April 4, 1933. Bessy married her wonderful and loving husband, James Huffman Sr. and had two children, James and Virginia. Bessy lived a full and wonderful life. She worked as a janitor at the elementary school in Anchorage. She was a very loving, kind hearted, amazing woman who was loved by many. She was always helping people. She was the kind of woman who would give you the shirt off her back if you needed. Bessy got to experience the joy of her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She will be greatly missed by the many people whose lives she touched.
Bessy is survived by her children Jimmy and Virginia; brother, Bill; niece, Mary and her grandchildren and great grandchildren; and friends, Chris and Kathleen.