Malinda was born in Wilson, NC but moved with her family to Winston-Salem in 1956 when her father began work with Western Electric. Malinda retired from the Winston-Salem Forsyth County School system in 2012 after many years of dedication to her students and fellow teachers. She was a mentor to many beginning teachers and improved the reading ability of countless elementary and middle school students over the years. She taught in Florence, SC, Loganville, GA, and Salisbury, NC before settling down in Winston-Salem in 1979. Malinda graduated from Reynolds High School and then went on to earn her B.S. from Appalachian State University and a Masters in Education from the University of Georgia. She loved music and was a pianist for several churches and choral groups, most recently the Children’s Choir at Mt. Tabor United Methodist Church. She taught private piano lessons for years and enjoyed giving recitals for the students and families. Malinda began taking violin lessons at age 60 and enjoyed the challenge of learning to play this difficult instrument.
She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother who was loved and respected by all and who deeply loved her family and friends. She was the daughter of William Herbert and Ruth Minchew Malone of Winston-Salem, NC who preceded her in death. She is survived by her beloved husband of 52 years, Keith Huffstetler and son, David Huffstetler of Winston-Salem, her daughter, Laura (Chris) Preslar of Salisbury, NC and grandchildren Kate, Emily, and Logan Preslar. She is also survived by her sister, Ruth (Rick) Nuhn of Greensboro, niece, Tracy (Lee) Moore, and nephew Christoper Nuhn.
A memorial service will be held Friday April 19 at 2:00PM at Mt. Tabor United Methodist Church, 3543 Robinhood Rd, Winston-Salem, NC 27106. A visitation with refreshments will take place at the church after the service. Inurnment at Forsyth Memorial Park will be a private service for the family at a later date.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to either Mt. Tabor UMC or the Winston-Salem Symphony.
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