Nellie Lovell Higgins, 85 of Quesinberry Road, Eden, and more recently of Carolina House of Reidsville, passed away on Monday morning May 9, 2011. A graveside service will be held 11 am Wednesday May 10, 2011 at Danview Cemetery with visitation to follow the service. Mrs. Higgins was born March 7, 1926 in Providence,NC to the late George and Etta Ware Lovell. She started work at Dan River Mills but spent most of her working years at Fieldcrest Mills where she made many friends. She was a member of Merriman Street Wesleyan Church. Nellie was preceded in death by her husband Lloyd Thomas Higgins. Surviving are her daughters Carolyn Thurman of Eden, Linda Sawyers of Reidsville, Wanda Overby and husband Pete of Eden, a son; Tommy Higgins of Eden, sisters; Marie Day of Blanch, Shirley Willis and husband Bob of Providence, Ernest Lovell and wife Jane of Danville and Jean Watlington of Yanceyville, 7 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren and 1 great grandchild, close friends; Velva and Frances, very special friend; Ruth. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com
Carol - I was so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. Will be praying for you and if I can do anything at all please don't hesitate to call me.
Donna Joyce
I am so sorry to hear of the death of your sweet mother. She was a beautiful person. She will be remembered. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Sheila & Pete Simpson
I am so sorry for the loss of your mother and grandmother. You all will be in my prayers.
Glenda Siegner
Our deepest sympathy to you during this time. Luretta Rich, Robert Miller and Angel Miller Soyars (Alice Miller's family)
Angel Miller Soyars
Cindy, I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I know your faith will get you though this very difficult time. With much love, Carol
Carol McVean
Dear Wanda, Pete, Adam, Clint and family, We were so sorry to hear of Mrs. Higgins' passing. She was such a sweet person. I know she will be missed. Our prayers are with all of you at this difficult time. May the Lord comfort you and give you peace knowing that she's with Jesus.
Randy & Debbie Mattox
Wanda and Family, Just wanted to let you know how sorry we were to hear about the passing of your Mother. She is in heaven now with no more pain or suffering. We know that words can't help to ease the pain but know that God is there to comfort you during this time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Love and prayers,
Jimmy, Tammy and Tyler Jeffries
Carolyn, Cindy and Family My deepest sympathy to all of you on the loss of your precious Mom and grandmother. My prayers are with you now and in the coming weeks and months ahead. May God give you all great comfort and peace in knowing she is completely well now and in a wonderful place for all of eternity. Cherish the memories you have and she will forever live on in your hearts. Love in Christ Eunice Thurman Rice
Eunice Rice
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