Joan Huskey

Joan Elaine Huskey, raised and lived on the Dry Side of La Plata County, was born September 26, 1928, and left this world to be in a better place on November 11, 2014. She had five children, Ruth, Larry, Jerry, Linda and Benny. She was preceded in death by Ruth and Benny. She will be greatly missed by her surviving children, Larry Slade, Jerry Slade and Linda DeSilva, of Arizona, her brother, Cecil Benton, of Durango, her 10 grandchildren, 23 great- grandchildren and her 7 great-great grandchildren. She had a very special person in her life – Leland Steerman – who will miss her greatly.
Viewing will be held at Hood Mortuary, Durango, on Friday, November 21, from 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Pastor Clyde Johnson will officiate the memorial service at First Southern Baptist Church, 1715 West 2nd Ave., Durango, at 11:00 a.m., November 22. The casket will be closed at the service.
Interment will follow at the Marvel Cemetery, with a fellowship meal for family and friends afterward at the Marvel Grange Hall.