Retha Mae (Hamrick) Huskey

August 14, 1941 - May 9, 2018

On the morning of May 9, 2018 the Angels wrapped their arms around our dear Mother Retha Huskey and escorted her home to be with the Lord. Retha Mae (Hamrick) Huskey was born on August 14, 1941 in Kings Mountain, North Carolina to the late Jacob and Lottie Hamrick. She later relocated to Paterson, New Jersey where she made her home until her passing. Retha, accepted Christ at an early age and began her spiritual journey at Long Branch Church in North Carolina. While in New Jersey , she became a member of the Unity Missionary church where she was a member of the emergency choir. Retha, met Clyde A. Huskey Jr. and they united in holy matrimony and God blessed with two beautiful daughters, Tresea C. and Kay V. Huskey. Retha , worked for various companies up until her retirement of over 20 years from St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center, Paterson, New Jersey. After her retirement she spent her time working side by side her daughter Kay at K&V barbeque with a smile. She was affectionately known as “Momma and Grandma”. Retha, was known to be a kind and free spirited woman. She loved her family, enjoyed cooking and entertaining family and friends.She was an inspiration to all. It was on Wednesday, May 9, 2018, that Retha received her greatest award being called home from labor to rest. In this rest she leaves us to join her husband Clyde, Jr; parents Jacob and Lottie Hamrick, her sister Black Katie, brothers Charles (A.C.) and Jake Jr. Hamrick. Retha, leaves to cherish her memories devoted daughters Teresa (Michael) Williams, Kay (Vernon) Huskey-Mickens, grandchildren, Aretha (Nikkie, Telisha, Michael, and Steven, special great granddaughter Naomi. Godsons Kida Ellerbee, Craig (Spooky) Richards; adopted son Prince all of Paterson, N.J. Stepdaughter Penny (Dennis), two step-grandchildren and three step-great grandchildren, her sister Reverend Rebecca (Roy) Bell, sister in law Ernestine (Jake) Hamrick, her sister and lifelong friend Ida Bell Dawkins, all of North Carolina. Special friends Harold and Brenda Hendricks, Cranford, New Jersey; Eva Mae Lawton, Janic McGraw, Gary (Red) Robinson, all of Paterson, N.J. along with a host of relatives, neighbors and friends.