Mary Huckins
January 18, 1952 ~ May 7, 2014
Mary Jo Huckins, 62, of Rockham passed away Wednesday, May 7, 2014 in Rockham.
A Mass of speical intentions was held at 7:00 p.m., Monday, May 19, 2014 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Zell.
Mary Jo Huckins was born January 18, 1952, to Ray and Agatha Sherman. She spent her childhood in Rockhman, SD.
She had a long and diverse career, including: training race horses in Ocala, FL; doing diamond drilling at Homestake Gold Mine in Lead, SD; and practicing as an American Massage Therapy Association certified message therapist in South Dakota and Wyoming.
An amazing mother, grandmother, and friend, Mary Jo cared deeply for people and others whenever she could. She had a talent for working with animals, especially dogs and horses. A capable trade woman, she was able to restore homes and overhaul vehicles. She was also an exceptionally gifted artist, wood and antler carver, cabinet maker, and carpenter. She loved antiques, had a passion for exotic plants and flower gardening, and enjoyed travel.
Mary Jo was preceded in death by her parents.
She is survived by her loving partner Lee Wright of Rockhman; dedicated former husband, Marty Huckins of Gillette, WY; their children: Colin (Mandy) Huckins, Karena (Mark) Soriano, Marti Jo Huckins, Lacy Huckins (Isaac Oberholtzer); grandchildren: Christian and Avenel Soriano, and Taiton Huckins and Tyla Oberholtzer; siblings: Connie (Don) Catron, Sandy Sherman, Jim (Stephanie) Sherman, Jeanie (Jerry) Clement, Lani (Dan) Crosse; special friend and adopted family member; Diana Hensley-Porter; and many nephews and nieces.
She is loving remembered by her family and many friends.
Luce Funeral Home of Faulkton has been entrusted with Mary Jo’s arrangements.View current weather.
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Jeannie and the rest of the Sherman family, so sorry for your loss. May she rest in peace.
My deepest sympathy to all of Mary Jo’s family. We grew close as young girls having so much in common with our love for horses and other animals as we would often meet when I went with my Grandmother Newman to her mothers in home hair salon and as my Grama got her hair fixed Mary Jo and I would sit and create our dreams of what our life plans were. We lost touch when I left for the Air Force but I always kept our hopes and dreams secure in my heart. I have missed you Mary Jo and I know that you now you are in our Fathers arms resting in Peace. I pray God surrounds all those you have left behind comforted with his amazing love and beautiful memories of you in their lives. You were a very loved woman.