Mary Ann Huffman Powell passed away on the morning of October 6, 2026, leaving behind a family who will forever cherish her beauty, her strength, and the memories of a life that meant so much to them.

Mary Ann’s smile could light up a room. She was a caring, compassionate, and funny woman who never hesitated to help someone in need. She was the kind of person who would give her last to someone who needed it, and she loved her family unconditionally. To her family, she will always be remembered as a beautiful woman whose life held both challenges and accomplishments worthy of honor.

As a single mother, Mary Ann raised her children with the resources she had, carrying the responsibilities of parenthood and doing the best she could to provide for her family. Her journey required perseverance, and one of her proudest accomplishments became a lasting example for her children.While her children were teenagers, Mary Ann returned to school at the University of Akron, where she earned her bachelor’s degree. Balancing motherhood and education was no small undertaking. Her determination to finish her degree and build a career gave her children a powerful reason to be proud of their mother.

Mary Ann went on to work in social services, serving for many years as a caseworker. Her career took her to Arizona, where she continued that work before eventually retiring.

She later returned to Ohio, where she continued to make her home and add to the place woven into her family’s history.

Mary Ann was preceded in death by her Mother Minnie Perdue , her father Thomas Huffman  beloved son, Charles Arthur Stevens Huffman; her grandson, Chad Huffman; and her siblings, Sonny Perdue,, Johnny Huffman, James Huffman, Tommy Huffman, Evelyn King, Betty Dancy, and Thelma Huffman.

She leaves to cherish her memory her daughters, Tonya Ann Huffman, Yolonda Evette Huffman, and Stacey Elaine Sharpe; her grandchildren, Christina Huffman, James  Davis, Specyall Chambers, Antonio Huffman, Trevonte Huffman, Chazzee Huffman, Brocky Courtney Kenoly, Sierra Mone Kenoly (Suslov Chavez), Damiere Stephon Mims, Charles “Stevie” Huffman, and Deshawn Huffman; along with her great-grandchildren, Malaysia Twyman, Samara Kenoly, Zhaki Kenoly, Apollo Chavez, and Syrah Chavez; and a large extended family of nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and other loved ones.

Her family mourns the loss of their mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and loved one while honoring the woman she was-caring, compassionate, resilient, and devoted to her family.

Her kindness, laughter, unconditional love, and willingness to give to others will remain a part of her legacy. Her story lives on in the memories she created, the lives she touched, and the generations who follow her.