Deanna Joy Dixon Higgins

Deanna Dixon Higgins age 30 of Maryville passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2013 at home. She was a member of Forest Hill Baptist Church. She was a wonderful homemaker who loved her family, pets, and playing games and puzzles. Deanna was a beautiful soul who will be deeply loved and missed by those she leaves behind. Preceded in death by her grandparents, Sussiee and Ralph Dixon and Viola and Iotis Adams. She is survived by her parents, Dewey and Peggy Dixon of Maryville; sisters, Peggy Sue Sparkman and husband, Shawn, and Dwrinda Gayle Hager all of Maryville; nieces and nephews, Christopher Sparkman, Susan Sparkman, and Sarah (John) Hagett; former husband, Lucas Higgins. Funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. Monday, March 25, 2013 at Forest Hill Baptist Church with Rev. Gary Thomas officiating. Interment will follow at Forest Hill Baptist Church Cemetery. Family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Monday at Forest Hill Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to help with services at Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, 983-1000.