Jennifer Huffman Canella, 40, of Hickory, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 12, 2023.

She was born February 10, 1983 in Honolulu, HI to Saundra Petty Huffman of Hickory.

She was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Noble Wayne Padgett; maternal grandfather, Jerry Lee Petty and wife Sue; great-grandparents, Lonnie Tedro Smithey and Getsy Ball Smithey; and great-grandmother, Stella Owens Petty.

Those left to cherish her memory are;

Son: Jacob Craig Canella of Claremont

Daughter: Callie Nicole Canella of Claremont

Mother: Saundra Petty Huffman of Hickory

Brother: Jordan Dane Huffman and wife Lexy of Hickory

Grandmother: Linda Smithey Padgett of Claremont

Aunt: Cheryl Petty Weaver and husband Eric of TN

Niece: Zoey Marie Huffman of Claremont

Cousin: Briana Stephens and husband Shane of TN

A celebration of life service to honor Jennifer’s life will be held on Saturday, March 18, 2023 at 4:00 p.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Conover. Bishop Brian Lutz will officiate. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 3:30 to 4:00 p.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to offset funeral costs and to benefit the continuing educational needs of Jennifer’s children, payable to Saundra Huffman, mailed to the attention of Alice Robbins, 1005 21st Ave. NE, Hickory, NC 28601

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.bennettfuneralservice.com

The family is in the care of Bennett Funeral Service of Newton, 828-465-2111