Mary Louise Hufford, 95, of New Castle passed away Monday, September 30, 2019 at the home of her daughter, Luann (Randy) Haddin. She was born October 20, 1923 in New Castle to the late Paul R. and Rebecca Jane (Gibson) Himes.
A 1941 graduate of New Castle High School, Mary was an avid golfer with her husband on several Indiana golf courses. She enjoyed fishing, spending the winters in Florida and loved vacationing, dancing, and her special kitty, Tiger Lilly. A member of many Euchre and Bridge clubs, she also enjoyed playing poker with her neighbors. Above all, she enjoyed spending time with her family, especially hosting family dinners and eating out.
She is survived by her children, Judy (Michael) Sipe of New Castle, Timothy Hufford of Sarasota, FL, Luann (Randy) Haddin of New Castle; grandchildren, Susan (Ron) Ball of New Castle, Angie (Gary) Hubbard of Zionsville, Carrie Rector(fiancé, Todd Shelton) of Lapel, Emily (Mark) Dudley of Hope, Sarah Hufford of Sarasota, FL, Christina Hufford of Ft. Myers, FL, Andrew (Elizabeth) Haddin of New Castle, Sara (Doug) Hohmann of Noblesville; great-grandchildren, Austin Cook, Trey Ball, August Hubbard, Abigail Rector, Brandon Cook, Colson Hubbard, Will Rector, Sidney Hubbard, Paige Dudley and Lando Haddin, Ty, Alexandra, Samantha, Ellie, and Hannah Hohmann; several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Richard Hufford; sister, Martha Shafer; brothers, Horace Himes and Jerry Himes; brother-in-law, Jim Shafer; sisters-in-law, Helen Himes and Linda Himes.
Services will be at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, October 3, 2019 at Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service in New Castle with Shane Whybrew officiating. Burial will follow in Green Hills Memory Gardens. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. until time of service at 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be given to the Henry County Humane Society, 11 Midway Dr., New Castle, IN 47362. You may express condolences or share a memory of Mary at
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