Hope LeeAnn Markham-Garrett

Hope LeeAnn Markham-Garrett Of Huntington, WV, transitioned from this life on Friday, July 22, 2022 at the age of Forty-One years, Three months and Twenty five days. She was born March 27, 1981, to Bradford McMillan and the late Penny Ann Markham. In addition to her mother, Hope is also preceded in death by her husband, Rufus Garrett Jr.; one daughter, China Marie Markham; one son, Rufus Cortez Markham; and one brother, Shawn Markham. Those left to cherish her memories include her father, Bradford McMillan; three children, Markess James Markham of Huntington, Asia Lynn Markham of Huntington, Penny Ann Markham of Huntington; step-children, Kyara Garrett and Lavar Garrett; one special sister, Amber Lynn Markham of Huntington; grandchildren, Ka’Laigha Markham, Ky’Mareah Markham; step-grandchild, Aris Green; nieces, Vaunda, Airiel, Aikesi; one aunt, Vaunda Sheffield, one uncle, Frank Markham; nephews, Tywann, Darius, Isreal, Gabriell, and Raheem; a very special friend, Mike; as well as a host of extended family and friends who loved her very much. It was a blessing to be in the presence of Hope LeeAnn. She was so loving, caring, and respected my many. At the age of 3, she moved to Tempe, Arizona, where she attended Emerson and Webster Elementary. At the age of 10, she moved back to Huntington, WV where she attended Cammack Middle followed by Huntington High School. Hope then became a wonderful nurturing mother to four beautiful children, who would become the light of her life. In 2020, she became a grandmother to a beautiful baby girl. On the day of Hope’s departure, her second granddaughter made her entrance into the world. Hope was a homemaker who loved to cook, sing and dance. She was also a volunteer during the holidays at the Marcum Terrace Community Center. She enjoyed watching “BLove” and other Mukbangs in her spare time. Hope was a wonderful loving wife, aunt, sister, friend and even greater mother and grandmother. “Poobee, we will always love you as you have always loved us, until we meet again…Rest in Paradise, Beautiful.” A Home Going service will be conducted 1:00 P.M. Monday, August 1, 2022 at Ferrell- Chambers Funeral Home, Huntington. WV with Pastor Fred McCarty officiating. Visitation will be 12:00 P.M to 1:00 P.M at Ferrell-Chambers Funeral Home. There will be a private family viewing from 11:00 A.M to 12:00 P.M prior to the service. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at Ferrell-ChambersFuneralHome.com.

Hope LeeAnn Markham-Garrett

March 27, 1981 - July 22, 2022