Ms. Annie Catherine "Cat" Huggins Obituary in Dillon at Bartell Funeral Home, LLC.

Obituary For Ms. Annie Catherine "Cat" Huggins

Annie Catherine Huggins or “Cat” as she was affectionately called was born on May 7, 1948 to the late Cicero “Hipp” Huggins and Eula Johnson Huggins. She was the eleventh of fourteen children.

Cat was educated in the Dillon County Public Schools in Dillon, South Carolina graduating from Gordon High School in the class of 1967. She was a faithful member of the New St. Mark Baptist Church since her childhood.

One characteristic of “Cat” was that she believed in hard work and taking care of others. She worked in several manufacturing jobs until their closures. Cat faithfully worked for thirty-eight years at South of the Border and Sombrero Restaurant. In this capacity, Cat was able to do what she loved which was to serve others with a smile and a kind word. She was also able to encourage many others in the community who worked alongside her with her wisdom, wit and genuine care for others.

“Cat” was preceded in death by her siblings: Alfonso Huggins Sr., Larry Huggins, Douglas Huggins, Vordell Huggins, Thomasine Platt, Carliss Huggins and Omega Harris.

Cat leaves to cherish her loving memory ~ three daughters: Stephanie Huggins, Twyla Huggins (Eric) Bruce and Balestra (Todd) Davis all of Dillon, SC; one son: Esperone Huggins of Dillon, SC; eleven grandchildren: Mikesa Huggins, Jamez Huggins, Amber Huggins, KwaNas Kiawoh, Ahmari Huggins Bruce, Armani Huggins Bruce, Manny Davis, Zori Huggins, Myles Davis, Nibras Harrison and Mylah Davis all of Dillon, SC; one great grand-daughter: Aylin Amor Huggins; three sisters: Mildred Huggins of Dillon, SC, Barbara Huggins of Randalltown, MD and Donette (Samuel) Norwood of Riverdale, GA; three brothers: Cicero “Buddy” Huggins of Philadelphia, PA, Danny Ray Huggins of Brooklyn, NY, Cannon Huggins of Washington, DC; three: sisters-n-law: Mattie Huggins of Syracuse, NY, Ann Huggins and Mary Alice Huggins both of Dillon, SC; two special nieces: Thais (Darrell) Thomas and Vita (Sammy) Crumbley. Cat spent so much time with her co-workers that each of them was considered as members of her family, her adopted son: Ryan Schafer and her adopted sister: Mary Margaret Oxendine and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

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Praying for the Family,with our condolences unto you.Comfort and continual Consolation be unto you all. PASTOR LARRY FARMER.

My home dog, my running buddy, my friend and confidant. How I cherish those times that I spent with you and Donnette during our high school years at your house. I hope that your memories with steady you in the coming days. Please know that even though I was far away, I thought of you all with love and fondness. Gone but not forgotten! With much love, Bernice Pittman Johnson

Sadly submittrd, Ms.A.L.Hatchell Cooper Columbia, sc

To the family of the late Annie Catherine Huggins: I was saddened to hear of the loss of your loved one I knew her as a close neighbor schoolmate and classmate she was always kind no matter when I saw her we last exchanged greetings at the Gordon High School Alumni Reunion of this year I pray that the Creator will give you strength and peace just as she is being strengthened and cared for as she continues her spiritual journey Ms.Al Cooper Columbia South Carolina

Esperone my prayers are with you and your family. Our parents are the one constant in our lives and when we lose them it is so devastating. But GOD is our refuge and our strength. Hold on to His hand during this difficult and sorrowful moment. He will see you through. Love, Peace & Blessings Rose Buskey, HAF

To the Huggins Family, May the outpouring of love you have received since Cat's’ parting serve as a reminder to you and your family of how much she was loved by all who knew him/her. We in DC are still so shocked to here of your sudden lost. I enjoyed all the inspirational post and how she was reaching out to us in DC (Khadijah and Bathsheba Huggins),and their family. Love Apryl D. Winters

To the Huggins family, may God continue to strengthen you and give you his peace. Remember To be absent from the body is to be be present with the Lord. Weeping may endure for a night but joy comes in the morning. Love all of you! Ruth Moore And family.

To the Huggins family, may God be with you and give you comfort. May He wrap His arms around you and give you peace and hope. May He fill you with strength and may you feel His love.
Shelley McRae-Holloway and Family

My god continue to strengthen the family at this time.I will always remember her beautiful smile.Rest in sweet peace cat..love always sarah huggins, and Boys.

Prayers and hugs to the Huggins family. Cat will be sorely missed. Keep your pleasant memories of her in your hearts. Joe Anne Bethea

May our heavenly Father grant you the peace that and the comfort that you need at this time. Always cherish the pleasant memories of Cat. I will continue to keep the family in my prayers. Magnolia T. Williams

To my family, to my auntie Catherine I will forever miss your pretty smile, joyous laughter and that mischievious wink, you are such a sweetheart may you rest now peacefully. I will truly miss you, I love you always auntie. Love always your, niece Carol Huggins Esquilin&Family.

To the Hugging family, I am sorry to hear about Cat. Just know that our prayers are with the family. Just know that we love you. Nancy Hargrove and family

Donette we love you and the entire family. Please know our prayers and thoughts are with you. You are not standing alone. We are right by your side. May God bless and keep all of you.

The song says earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot cure. At times like this the hurt is fresh. Another song says morning by morning new mercies I see, Great is thy faithfulness - this is a reminder that God will send the Holy Comforter to sustain you during this time of grief. Hold to God’s unchanging hands and wait for new mercies. Rev. Dr. Frank Blue