Betty Cortina Huck

Betty Cortina Huck of Zionsville, Indiana passed away on March 19, 2026. She is survived by her children, Paul C. Huck, Jr. (Barbara Lagoa) and Caroline Huck-Watson (Bryan Watson); her granddaughters, Claudia, Eloise and Camilla Huck and Julia Watson; her sister, Alice Raum, and brother, Anthony Canton; her nieces, Susan Ashbridge and Catherine Post; and her nephews, Christopher Post and Anthony Canton, Jr.

Born in 1940 in Detroit, Betty moved with her family to Florida at an early age, where she lived for over 50 years. Betty graduated from Miami Senior High School in 1958, where she was a Stingaree cheerleader and Miss Miahi, and from the University of Florida in 1961, where she was a Kappa Delta.

Betty’s love of reading, art, and travel was infectious, and nothing made her happier than sharing those interests with her children and granddaughters. Professionally, she was an educator, teaching Spanish at Santa Fe and Coral Gables High Schools and later instilling a passion for reading and persuasive writing in students at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Day School lucky enough to be in “Mrs. Huck’s Reading Class.” She expanded her repertoire to college counseling and advised students and parents at Palmer Trinity School, Indian Springs School, Charlotte Latin School, and Shorecrest Preparatory Academy.

Her community service in Miami was extensive, including terms as President of the Junior League of Miami and the Beaux Arts and service on Miami Citizens Against Crime.

Betty is predeceased by her parents, Antonio Cortina and Maria de los Angeles Canton, her stepfather, Antonio Canton, her sister, Margaret Ashbridge, and her niece, Diane Ashbridge Gray.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.