Carolyn Sue Higdon

Carolyn Sue Higdon obituary, Elizabeth City, NC

Carolyn Sue Higdon

Carolyn Higdon Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Twiford Funeral Homes - Elizabeth City on Oct. 1, 2025.

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Carolyn Scott Higdon, age 86, of Kodak, TN, died on Thursday, August 21, 2025. She was born in Little Sioux, IA, on December 9, 1938, to the late John Scott and Velora McAdon Scott and was the wife of Lawrence Daniel Higdon.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by her daughters, Cindy Lee Black of NC and Ann Martin of SC; sons, Jimmie Weaver, Jr. of OH and Brian Higdon of TN; sisters, Sandra Smitherman of IA and Kathy Cleek (Paul) of IA; brother, John Scott (Janet) of IA; grandchildren, Ashlie Hooge of VA, Clay Card of VA, Joey Glanville of SC, and Kelli Martin of PA; and four great-grandchildren.
No services are planned at this time.
Twiford Funeral Homes, 405 E. Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC, is assisting the Higdon Family. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.TwifordFH.com.
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