Denise Huckman, 72, of Hemphill, Texas passed away Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at Woodland Height Medical Center in Lufkin, Texas.

Denise was born November 11, 1950 in Metairie, Louisiana to Charles Louis Antonini and Mary Frances Young Antonini.  She was a longtime resident of Crosby, Texas before moving to Sabine County in 2007.  She was a talented horse trainer who specialized in barrel racing and cutting horses.   She enjoyed her animals and keeping house.

Denise is survived by her husband of 43 years, Mike Huckman of Hemphill; sisters, Tina Emfinger of Highlands, Texas and Charlene Cothran and husband, Randy, of Hemphill; and numerous nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will begin at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, August 26, 2023 at Starr Funeral Home Chapel, 510 Starr St., Hemphill, Texas with Randy Pierce officiating.

Burial will follow services in Harper Chapel Cemetery with Conner Huckman, Brandon Huckman, Denton Curry, Hunter Curry, Partner Curry and Aaron Emfinger serving as pallbearers.

Memories and condolences may be shared at starrfuneralhome.com.