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Sherri Mae Higgins
1964 - 2016
Sherri Mae Higgins
1964 - 2016
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BORN
1964
DIED
2016
Sherri Higgins Obituary
Age: 51
Sherri Mae (Blakely) Higgins, 51, mother of Steven F.R. Higgins and Lorraine "Rainy" L.C. Higgins earned her new body on Tuesday, September 13, 2016. She was born December 6, 1964 in Staunton, VA a daughter of Ruby (Cale) Pulliam. She was preceded in death by her children's father Steven R. Higgins, her father Paige Blakely, her grandparents Gratton and Margie Cale, her brother Jeffrey Paige Blakely, and niece Christy Blakely. Sherri was employed by Wilson Trucking Services. Sherri was a rollercoaster enthusiast, free spirited, Slurpee loving, independent, fun loving, compassionate woman who always persevered while being a champion for others. She was a hardworking woman who delighted in helping others and staying busy. Her life was dedicated to her two children and seeing them live life to the fullest. Even during trying times, she always had a smile on her face and a joke to share with those around her.
In addition to her mother and children, family members include siblings, Fred Stephenson, Anthony Stephenson, Eva Stephenson, Karolyn Colvin, Paige A. Blakely, Paul Blakely, Jan Pulliam and husband David Hall, Chris Pulliam and numerous foster siblings along with two special nieces, Gracie Stephenson and Lilly Hall, nephew Paige Colvin and special Cousin Roxanna Burke.
A celebration of life service will be conducted at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, September 17, 2016 at Calvary Assembly of God Church 1516 Springhill Road Staunton. Burial will be private.
The family will receive friends at their homes.
In lieu of flowers, memorials and donations may be made for her children Steven and Lorraine Higgins at any Dupont Community Credit Union Branch.
To plant trees in memory, please visit theĀ Sympathy Store.
Jason Blount
September 19, 2016
Very sad to hear the loss of a great woman. Although I never met her in person, but got to work with her for many years and was able to share pics of my family to her as she would call every now and then just to remind me to send her pics of the kids. She will be missed dearly.
Donna Fridley
September 17, 2016
Sorry for your loss
Jasmine Sprouse
September 17, 2016
Sherri used to come by where I worked at the time and always knew how to cheer you up even when you've had a rough night. She'd give you any advice that you needed and would try and help you anyway she could. I'm dearly going to miss her. Fly high Sherri your gone but not forgotten.
Karen Neff
September 16, 2016
Sorry for your loss. Sherri was a very special lady. She will be sadly missed.. Karen Neff
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Kim Chandler
September 16, 2016
Sherri was an amazing woman. Her strength and courage were truly an inspiration to anyone who crossed her path. She touched my life in ways that I will always be eternally grateful to her for.
My prayers go out to all of the family and to Steven and Rainey your mom loved y'all more than life!!!
Judy Baska
September 16, 2016
Sherri was an inspiration to me and a good friend.
Sue Carpenter
September 16, 2016
Sherri was my friend and a loving mother. She would rip up and down the roads to many functions for her children. She never let her pain get in the way of caring for them. She is an inspiration to us all. She will be deeply missed. I know Sherri has her wings now and will be looking over her children from heaven above. Love you girlā¤
Steve and Vicky Smiley
September 15, 2016
Ruby and family, Steve and I are sorry for you loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you. Praying the Lord gives each of you the strength to get through the days ahead. God Bless each of you.
Mike Hinkle
September 15, 2016
Steven, Rainy and family, we are so sorry for you loss. Sherri was a wonderful person, good friend and an inspiration to us all. I'm so glad we met and became friends. She will be missed.
Shereri, Molly says "Hey" and "Yuv you". See you on the other side.
Mike, Karen & Molly
September 15, 2016
Steven and Ranie and the rest of her family, we are so sorry for you loss. I am so thankful that we met and became friends. We will continue to love Sherri and cherish our time together. We will miss her so much; she brought so much joy to so many people. Shereri, Molly says "Hey" and "Yuv you".
Mike, Karen & Molly
September 15, 2016
So sorry for your loss. It has been a pleasure getting to know your family. Prayers for strength and guidance. -David Lambert
Patti Campbell
September 15, 2016
Jan, my heart goes out to you during this time. I know you have suffered a great loss. I am praying for you to feel the love and comfort of God's arms around you.
Chrissy Thompson
September 15, 2016
Hugs, love & prayers to the entire family. Sherri was truly a special lady and an inspiration to anyone who had the pleasure of meeting her. My life wil be forever enriched from knowing her. May this beautiful family find comfort & peace in knowing Sherri is free from pain and in a GLORIOUS place where they will join her when God calls them home some day. Until we meet again, sweet friend
Marilynn Duncan
September 15, 2016
Every now and then in our lives, we meet someone really exceptional. And Sherri was. I never got to meet face to face. But we have worked together for a long time. She LOVED her job and the people there. The conversations we had the last couple years will forever be in my mind. She handled her struggles and hardships with such a positive attitude. She shared so many things with me. And the biggest and best times of her life the past couple years was the time she spent with he kids and the job that she was so grateful to have and be able to go to every day. Somehow we had a conversation about M&M's one day and about pecan pie. Sherri told me that they sell pecan M&M's. I said "NO WAY"! I was in total disbelief. Sherri asked me for my address and went out and bought me a bag and mailed them to me. I told her she would be in my heart forever for doing that. And she will be and the memories of all the conversations we have had. I am so sad that we cannot talk anymore. But I am happy she is in a place where she feels no more pain. Heaven has a special place for her.
Jill Garcia
September 15, 2016
i didn't have the pleasure of knowing you in person but I do know you through your brother, Paul's eyes. Rest in peace, my cousin.
Londra Trice
September 15, 2016
A beautiful person with a beautiful heart you said you wanted to babysit my babies , well now you can watch over them all the time ... I love you
Scott Stedman
September 15, 2016
Sherri is one of the most strongest women I know. She was able to fight against any obstacle in her way. I am glad that I was able to know her and to help her grow in her faith.
DONALD HICKMAN
September 15, 2016
A BEAUTIFUL LIGHT HAS MOVED ON TO BE WITH THE LORD.
Brenda Ruley
September 15, 2016
Sherri was a fun loving person .We had some great times back in our school days. She would come to where I work and visit me occasionally. We would laugh and joke about the good ole days even though you could tell that she was physically and emotionally drain. I love you old girl and I will never forget you......Rest In Peace my friend. Until we meet again.
Josephine Schons
September 15, 2016
She was one of the sweetest ladies I have ever worked with, and I miss her
Melissa May
September 15, 2016
She was always like a mother to me... I will miss her very much.
Sharon Helmick
September 15, 2016
My thoughts and prayers to the family! I grew up with Sherri and taught Rainie! I was shocked and saddened to hear Sherri had earned angel wings. Thinking of each of you!
Karen Robertson
September 14, 2016
To my special friend Sherri, I love you & will miss all of our talks, & I remember them all & I will do my best to keep our promises! You are one of the strongest women I know & I will forever think of you when I am down/weak. I will always be available for your children, I will want to see them and be around them b/c I see you in both of them, and that's makes me happy. Good bye for now sweet friend, until we meet again...for now you go fly high on that mountain. Prayers to Steven & Rainy, Ruby, Jan, & all the siblings I was privileged to meet through this journey, thank you all for allowing me to be a part of this chapter in Sherri's life.
Barbara Marshall
September 14, 2016
You will be forever missed. You were a wonderful friend and I love you dearly. Best wishes to the kids and family during this difficult time.
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