Marie Huffsmith Hamm, 70, of No Name Road in Dexter, NM, passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2015, at ENMMC in Roswell, NM. Graveside services with interment at Carlsbad Cemetery were held on Monday. Services have been entrusted to West Funeral Home in Carlsbad. Condolences may be expressed at westfuneralhomellc.com.
Marie Huffsmith Hamm was born August 10, 1944, in Ponca City, Oklahoma. She was raised by her parents William N. and Rose (Castle) Huffsmith in Carlsbad, NM.
Marie and Jimmy Hamm were married in the 1990s and following his death in 2001 and her mother’s death in 2007 Marie moved to Dexter, NM to live with caregivers.
Marie loved playing cards, eating out, shopping and attending church at Roswell Christian Center. She brought great joy to all who knew her.
She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, caregivers Jerry Chapman and Mary Dickinson.
Marie is survived by caregiver Stella Chapman and her grandchildren, Mia and Joel of Dexter, NM, cousin Judy Pearson of Byles, Colorado and family friends Jody Crosthwait and Mary Florez.
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