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Eleanor Higgins Obituary

passed away June 29, 2014 . She was a member of First Baptist Church of Palmetto. Eleanor was employed at Palmetto Elementary School for many years as a Teachers Aide. Survivors include her loving Husband John Oliver Higgins; children, Patricia Miller (Tom), Jeff (Missy) and Elizabeth Summeralls (James); Grandchildren Whitney Jeffries (Jason), Rainey Higgins, Nathaniel Miller, Christopher Miller and James-Michael Summeralls; Great-Grandaughters Skylar and Payton Jeffries all of Palmetto; Brother Carroll Yates of Raleigh, NC; Nieces and Nephews. Visitation, 6-8 PM Tuesday at Kicliter Funeral Home with Service 2 PM Wednesday at Palmetto First Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Palmetto First Baptist Church 1020 4th Street West Palmetto, Florida 34221 or Tidewell Hospice.

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Published by Bradenton Herald on Jul. 1, 2014.

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July 7, 2014

Pat, i am so sorry for you loss. I pray that you and family are doing as well as possible. love you-Alberta Smith

Lola and Bonnie Powell

July 1, 2014

We were sorry to hear of the loss of your mother Patricia. We are sorry for you family's loss of its matriarch and pray for you all, as God hold's you in his hands.

Mary Nelson

July 1, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your Family, Elizabeth.
Mrs. Higgins was a Great person and Person that believed that you can do it.

Danny and Lisa Champigny

July 1, 2014

I'll never forget the talks I had with Aunt Eleanor. I will miss her greatly she really helped me through some tough times. We send our love from up North.

Duane Bickford

July 1, 2014

Rest in peace, thank u for you love and guidance u share with us when we were children.

Angie Perich. (Willis)

July 1, 2014

Praying for you all! May she Rest in Peace...

Adrienne Imondi

July 1, 2014

Your mother will always be at your side. Love never dies.

June 30, 2014

i will miss you Sister. You are going to a better place and God will look after you.
Love, Carroll Yates

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