Juanita Huckaby Hie

Mrs. Frances Juanita Hie, age 83, a resident of Columbia, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, November 9, 2026, at NHC Columbia.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, November 14, 2026, at 12:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Home, with Randy Fox officiating. Entombment will follow in the Maury Memorial Gardens Mausoleum. The family will visit with friends on Saturday from 10:00 AM until the service hour at the funeral home. Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Born on October 21, 1943, in Maury County, Tennessee, Juanita, affectionately known to many as "Nita," was the daughter of the late Joe M. Huckaby, Sr. and the late Eula Ring Huckaby. She was the youngest of nine children and a lifelong member of New Lasea Church of Christ.

On April 14, 1961, she married the love of her life, Tony Hie Jr., beginning a beautiful marriage that spanned 65 years. At the time of their wedding, Nita was just two months away from graduating high school. Her mother had only one condition for the young couple: Nita had to promise to finish her education. True to her word, she proudly graduated from Central High School in 1961, just two months after their wedding.

Nita dedicated 25 years of service to General Electric before retiring. She had a love for traveling and especially enjoyed going on cruises. She also loved shopping and was a wonderful cook who could effortlessly prepare a delicious meal for her family at a moment's notice. She was particularly known for her homemade pies, cakes, and cookies, which were always a special treat for those she loved. Above all, Nita cherished her family and the memories they shared. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.

In addition to her husband of 65 years, Tony Hie Jr., she is survived by her sons, Hubert Hie of Columbia and Howard (Michelle) Hie of Santa Fe; eight grandchildren; fifteen great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Vicky Renee Bradley; and siblings, Elbert Eugene Huckaby, Annie Huckaby Hill, Joe Marshall Huckaby, Jr., Rachel Huckaby Farless, Clifton Allen Huckaby, James Albert Huckaby, Barry Douglas Huckaby, and Reba Huckaby Jones.

Pallbearers will be Brian Bradley, Pierce Bradley, Matthew Hie, Fisher Hie, Colton Harbin, Brian Ballow.