Claudia Elaine Huntley was born on May 6, 1953, at Riverside Hospital in Toledo, Ohio . She was the second child born to Betty and Claude Huntley. Claudia accepted. Christ at an early age and was a member of Pleasant Baptist Church after moving to Washington, D.C. in 1960. She attended Gordon Junior High and Western Senior High School where she graduated in 1971. She continued her studies at Strayer Business College as she began working for the federal government the same year. In 1973, she married the late Aaron Abbey, which ended in divorce several years later. No children were born from that union. Claudia later had the most precious gift, Tamiesha.In June, Claudia Huntley retired from the Environmental Protection Agency after 37 years of service. During that time she received many awards and certificates for her outstanding service. Claudia reinstated her membership at First Baptist Church of Highland Park in Landover, Maryland. She was a devoted mother, daughter, sister, and aunt. She enjoyed spending time with her family, traveling, bowling, shopping, the sound of the slot machines, and loved her Washington Redskins Claudia was called to eternal rest on September 5, 2024. She will be missed by all who knew her. Claudia leaves to cherish her memory a loving daughter, Tamiesha; mother, Betty; father, Claude; sister, Jackie (Wendell); brothers, Vincent (Delores) and Allen (Tiffany); many nieces and nephews; three godchildren, Andre, Allen, and Kaleb; and a host of beloved relatives and friends.