Mrs. Betty Ann Huggins

Betty Ann Dickert Huggins, 91, passed away peacefully on May 24, 2025. She was the loving wife of 58 years of the late Wilbur Peyton Huggins. Betty is survived by her children Bonnie Susan Huggins Bettis (Bobby) of Chapin, SC and Joseph Earle Huggins Sr (Crystal) of Columbia, SC and her beloved grandchildren Robby Bettis (Erin), Ami Bettis (Tim), Jake Huggins and Ellis Peyton Huggins and great grandchildren Peyton Dalton and Austin Bettis. She is also survived by her sister, Carolyn D. Chandler of Adams Run, SC and many nieces and nephews. Born and raised in Columbia, SC, Betty was the youngest of six children of Earle Meetz Dickert and Mamie Alexander Dickert. She attended Columbia High School. In 1948, Betty met the love of her life, Billy Huggins of Denmark, SC where they were milk producers for West End Dairy. In 1959, she and Bill relocated to Columbia to help start and operate the family printing company, Mac Kohn Printing where she served as Executive Secretary and Bookkeeper for over 40 years. The Lord blessed Betty with an incredible ear for music and the talent of playing the piano and organ. She served the Lord with the immense talent He blessed her with as an outpouring of her strong Christian faith, serving as pianist and organist at Ghents Branch Baptist Church in Denmark, SC and Bayview Baptist Church in Columbia for over 60 years. She enjoyed spending time at the “Homeplace” in Denmark, chicken salad trips with her daughter and nieces, she loved seeing the ocean and enjoyed vintage Hollywood movies and movie stars. Above all, Betty was committed to the Lord Jesus, and the love and devotion of her husband, children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and friends that were her family. The family will receive friends Tuesday May 27 from 5 – 7 PM at Shives Funeral Home, Trenholm Road Chapel, 7600 Trenholm Road Ext., Columbia. Funeral services will be held at Ghents Branch Baptist Church, 1974 Ghent’s Branch Rd, Denmark, SC, on Wednesday, May 28 at 2 PM. Burial will immediately follow in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations in Betty's memory to Home Works of America, 3823 W Beltline Blvd, Columbia, SC 29204.

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Mrs. Betty Ann Huggins

July 9, 1933 - May 24, 2025