Jackie Mode Huffman, age 80, of Ellenboro

Jackie Mode Huffman, age 80, of Ellenboro, passed away Sunday, July 12, 2026.

Jackie was born May 30, 1946 in Rutherford County to the late Amos Mode and Ovelia Johnson Mode. She was a graduate of East Rutherford High School, class of 1964 and also a graduate of Kings College in Charlotte. She worked many years as an administrative assistant for Stonecutter Mill and later as a Medical Office Assistant. Jackie was a member of Alexander United Methodist Church where she was active in several ministries of the church.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 29 years, Tony Huffman and sisters, Judy Peek and Barbara Craig.

Those left to cherish her memory include her son, Jody Splawn (Deanne) of Rutherfordton; sister, Brenda Hutchens of Rutherfordton; brother, John Mode (Christy) of Forest City, grandchildren, Chase Splawn, Josh Angulo, Arieanna Lattin, Justin Angulo; great grandchildren, Aniyah Rencher; stepmother, Virginia Mode of Forest City and two special great nieces, Hannah Grant and Savannah Grant.

The funeral service will be conducted at 7pm Thursday, July 16 at Harrelson Funeral Chapel with Rev. Robert Mauney and Rev. Chris Glawson officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to service time at the funeral home.

Memorial donations requested to Alexander United Methodist Church, PO Box 1727, Forest City, NC 28043.

An online guest registry is available at www.harrelsonfuneralhome.com

Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family.