Lee Huntley-Daft

Lee Huntley-Daft, 84, of New Plymouth, passed away Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at the Pickering House in Lancaster, Ohio. She was born July 18, 1940, in Athens, Ohio, daughter of the late John W. “Jack” and Louise Bailey Parfitt.

Lee owned and operated Huntley Trucking for 53 years. She was a member of the McArthur Eagles EARIE #2279; the New Plymouth Community Church and she enjoyed reading. Her children, grandchildren, and great‑grandchildren were truly her world. Their joys were hers, their milestones her proudest moments. She cherished every opportunity to gather, laugh, share stories, and create lasting memories with all of them. She also treasured her close bond with her sisters and brother. Week after week, their outings were a source of joy, laughter, and companionship. Whether they were shopping or enjoying lunch together, those moments strengthened their lifelong connection. She leaves behind a legacy of love, family, and the simple pleasures of time spent together. Her warmth, devotion, and zest for life will be remembered and celebrated by all who were fortunate enough to know her.

Lee is survived by her children, Debi (Rick McDaniel) Huntley of Jackson, Cindy (Kent) Maxwell of New Plymouth and Steven (Jetti) Huntley of New Plymouth; grandchildren, Tiffany Maynard, Theresa (James) Argeroplos, Shawn (Jessie) Maxwell, Amanda (Craig) Case, Holly (Collin McCloud) Huntley, Haley Huntley and Lexus (Dustin Karr) Huntley; great grandchildren, Emma and Brody Maynard, McKenzie (Gabe) Stapleton, Carson (Josie McKinnis) Channell, Jake and Tripp Maxwell, Derek (Savana) Case, Landen, Olivia and Emery Case, Findley McCloud, Avah Huntley-Knox, Havilah Karr and Winston Argeroplos; two great great grandchildren that are due to be born in September; brother, Tom (Laurie Deal) Parfitt of Albany; sisters, Julia Ferguson of McArthur and Lynn (Jeff) Petty of Dublin and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Hollis “Otho” Huntley Jr.; second husband, Lawrence Gordon Daft; son, Michael Shawn Huntley; sister, Sue Reedy and father and mother-in-law, Hollis “Otho” Huntley Sr. and Edith Huntley.

A funeral service will be held 11 a.m., Wednesday, July 9, 2025, in the Garrett-Cardaras Funeral Home, 201 W. High St., McArthur, with Rev. Jim Taylor and Pastor Harry Mullins officiating. Interment will be in Elk Cemetery, McArthur. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Please sign her online guestbook at www.cardaras.com