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Carolyn Higgins Obituary

Carolyn Helen Higgins, 77, of Marietta, Georgia, went home to be with Jesus Sunday, February 1, 2026.
She was born September 4, 1948, in Atlanta, Georgia, to Milford and Helen Cochran.
Carolyn was preceded in death by her father, Milford Cochran; mother, Helen Cochran; and grandchild, Jasen Higgins.
She is survived by her son, Rick (Betsy) Higgins; son, John (Janette) Higgins; daughter, Bethany Higgins; daughter, Rose (Aaron) Schueneman.
She is also survived by her brother, Ronnie (Gladys) Cochran; brother, David (Cheryl) Cochran; grandchildren, Andrew (Casey) Higgins, Paige (Conner) Higgins, Ford Higgins, Aubrie (Mason) Bray, Hudson Higgins, Madeline Schueneman, Austin Prieto, and Henry Schueneman; great-grandchildren, Liam Higgins, Kamryn Higgins, and Nova Higgins.
Carolyn left a legacy of loving those around her while making a difference for Christ. She never met a stranger! She made those she came in contact with feel welcomed and heard. Carolyn had a way of helping people tear down the superficial walls to bring out true authenticity. She found pure joy in spending time with and loving on her family, especially her beloved grandchildren. Her life's passion was for all to know and accept the love and peace of Jesus Christ.
"For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life." -John 3:16
Donations can be made in Carolyn's memory to Samaritan's Purse (samaritanspurse.org) or Feed My Starving Children (www.fmsc.org).
Cochran-McDaniel Funeral Home was honored to serve the family of Carolyn Helen Higgins.
You may send condolences to the family and sign the guest register at www.cochranmcdaniel.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The News Observer from Feb. 11 to Feb. 18, 2026.

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Feb

22

Visitation

1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Cochran-McDaniel Funeral Home Chapel of Blue Ridge

3911 Appalachian Highway, Blue Ridge, GA 30513

Feb

22

Funeral service

2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Cochran-McDaniel Funeral Home Chapel of Blue Ridge

3911 Appalachian Highway, Blue Ridge, GA 30513

Feb

22

Interment

3:15 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Crestlawn Cemetery, Copperhill, TN.

2630 Mobile Road, Copperhill, TN 37317

Funeral services provided by:

Cochran-McDaniel Funeral Home – Blue Ridge Chapel

3911 Appalachian Highway, Blue Ridge, GA 30513

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