Marion Elaine Higginbotham's Obituary
Marion Elaine Higginbotham, 75, of Leesburg, FL, passed away on October 3, 2024. Marion was born in Steubenville, OH, on June 10, 1949 to her loving parents; Benjamin and Betty (Higgins) Wells. Marion resided with her husband Eugene Higginbotham in Weirton, WV for 38 years. They retired to Leesburg, Florida in 2007.
Marion had a passion for the beach, collecting seashells and looking for dolphins. She enjoyed exploring on cruises, playing dominoes and cards with her family, and going to Bingo with her friends. Marion will be fondly remembered for being an amazing wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Her beautiful smile, and caring personality will be remembered by everyone who met her.
Marion is survived by her beloved husband of 55 years; Eugene Higginbotham, her children; Tim and his wife Stacy, Tyra, Trisha and significant other Tim, as well as her grandchildren: Jessica, Mark, Andrew, Zachary, Michelle, Luke, Alexis and Haley, a great grandchild, Aslan and her siblings Charles and Margaret.
Marion is preceded in death by her parents and her brothers; Ben and Billy Wells.
A private memorial service will take place on Monday, October 7.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Hoffmeyer Animal Rescue in Tavares, FL.
https://hoffmeyeranimalrescue.com/
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