Anna "Sissy" Parsons-Huff

Anna “Sissy” Parsons-Huff of Potosi, Missouri was born on Thursday, May 13, 1948 in Mineral Point, Missouri a daughter of the late, Fannie Belle (Smith) Parsons and Floyd Lonzo Parsons. “Sissy” departed this life on Monday, February 27, 2012 at her residence having reached the age of sixty-three years, nine months and fourteen days.

“Sissy” is survived by two daughters, Donna Benson of Potosi, Missouri, Sherry Cresswell of Potosi, Missouri; two sisters, Virginia Skaggs and husband, Cecil of St. Clair, Missouri, Judith Ann Volner and husband, Rick of Arnold, Missouri; eight grandchildren, Sandra, Mercedes, Lindsey, Natashea, Cristen, Joseph, Chelcie, Erica; four great-grandchildren, Gavin, Carlee, Braylie and Taylor; close friends, Rosemary Bradley of Potosi, Missouri, Beth Huitt of Bismarck, Missouri, Robin Mowry of Potosi, Missouri; also surviving are nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. In addition to her parents, “Sissy” was preceded in death by her loving husband, Kirk Huff, one son, William “Mike” Dodson, one sister, Alicia Riddle, one brother, Floyd “Junior” Parsons, Jr.

“Sissy” as she was known to her many friends, was a woman who had an honest zest for life and everything it stood for. She was dedicated to her family and friends well above of what is required of one person. She was a person who would give someone the shirt off her back if they needed it or the last dollar in her wallet. This compassion is why so many grew to love her the way they did.

“Sissy” enjoyed beginning her day by reading her Bible. She was dedicated to serving God in her life and tried to be a shining light for Him in all that she did. Although she never joined any one church, she enjoyed attending Saturday evening Mass at St. James Catholic Church.

Her hobbies were playing bingo, crocheting afghans for her grandchildren and spending time with what she called her greatest gifts from God…Gavin, Braylie, Carlee and Taylor, her great-grandchildren who were all born in the same year. After several years of heartache and tragedies, they gave her a bright sparkle in her eyes and breathed life back into her soul.

“Sissy” was a member of the Potosi Elk’s Lodge # 2218 and had served as Loyal Knight. Her passion for joining the Elk’s was to assist in the annual Christmas Charity Auction and clothing the needy children of our county. The time spent with the children warmed her heart. She will be forever remembered for the love and laughter she shared with her many loved ones.

Visitation was held Wednesday, February 29, 2012 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM and Thursday, March 1, 2012 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Moore Funeral Home, Potosi, Missouri.

A Funeral Service was held Thursday, March 1, 2012 at 11:00 AM at the Moore Funeral Home, Potosi, Missouri with Elder Leonard Compton officiating. Serving as pallbearers were: Mark Riddle, Kameron Riddle, Rick Volner, Rick Rowley, David Sutton, Jeremy Coleman, Caleb Shepard, Zach Shepard, Don Wilson, Jimmy Moore and honorary pallbearers: Angie Rowley, Riley Riddle, Steve Shepard, Cody Ferrell, Brandon Whitley, Ed Mackley, Dave Boyer and Roger Mowry.

Final Prayers and Burial took place in the Sunset Hills Cemetery, Potosi, Missouri.

Memorials may be directed in memory of “Sissy” to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Services were Entrusted to the Care and Direction of the Moore Funeral Homes, 105 Clark Street, Potosi, Missouri 63664.