Annette S. Huggins

Annette S. Huggins of Lakeland, passed away Thursday, March 30, 2017 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center. She was 83. A native of Winter Haven, born January 18, 1934 to Lewis Smith and Adell Holton Smith, Annette has been a lifelong resident of the area. She retired as a Financial Secretary from Com-Car, and she was a member of Berea Baptist Church in Auburndale. Annette was preceded in death by her husband Carlton Dave Huggins, her son Wesley Huggins, her parents, and a brother. She is survived by her son: David Huggins (Susan) of Kennesaw, GA; her daughters: Linda Huggins Spence (Richard) of Dade City, Genevieve Huggins Jones (David) of Plant City, , Carol Huggins Gilileo (Derell) of Lakeland; and her sister Oveda Griffin (Don) of Auburndale. Annette also leaves behind 14 grandchildren, and 21 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 1 to 2 PM Monday, April 3, 2017 at Oak Ridge Funeral Care. Funeral services will follow at 2:00 PM from the funeral home chapel. Interment will be at Auburndale Memorial Park. Donations in her name can be made to the American Cancer Society. Condolences to the family can be sent to: www.oakridgefuneralcare.com.