Joanna L. Huffman

Joanna L. Huffman, 88, of Topeka, passed away surrounded by her family on Saturday, October 22, 2022.

She was born March 30, 1934, in Wichita, Kansas, the daughter of James and Idawayne (Barker) Baker. She graduated from Wichita North High School.

Joanna helped educate young children at the preschool on Forbes Air Force Base and enjoyed the special bond with the kids over the years. She ran the preschool with her late friend, Freida Konowalow.

She was also employed by K.P.E.R.S for 17 years as an Office Supervisor. Joanna was a member of the Berryton Baptist Church and enjoyed being a part of the bible study groups.

Joanna married Harold D. Huffman on June 14, 1952 in Wichita, Kansas. They welcomed two daughters, Teri and Tami. Harold preceded her in death on February 18, 1990.

She will be remembered as a caring and loving person that adored her family. Joanna had a special bond with her three granddaughters, Lena, Christina and Lisa.

Joanna leaves behind her daughters, Teri (Gilbert) Colpitts and Tami (Robert) Buch; three granddaughters, Lena (Christopher) Graham, Christina Shaver and Lisa Johnson; 13 great-grandchildren, seven great-great grandchildren and one great- great grandchild on the way. She was preceded in death by her parents; siblings, Vicki Hughes, James E. Baker and Janice Shipley and grandson in-law, Dean Shaver.

An in-state will take place from 1:00pm-4:00pm on Thursday, October 27, 2022 at Penwell Gabel Funeral Home, 1321 SW 10th Ave., Topeka, Kansas 66604. A funeral service will follow at 4:00pm. A graveside service will be at 11:00am on Friday, October 28, 2022 at the Wichita Park Cemetery in Wichita, Kansas. Memorial contributions may be made in Joanna's honor to Harvesters, 215 SE Quincy, Topeka, KS 66603.

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