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Joyce Higgins Obituary
Joyce Ann Nelms Higgins, age 69, of Demorest, passed away on Saturday, September 27, 2025.
Born on December 10, 1955, in Demorest, she was a daughter of the late Bob Nelms and Maggie Collins Nelms. Joyce enjoyed knitting and was especially fond of her dogs.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Marlon Higgins.
Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, Toby Whitfield, Shane Whitfield (Olivia), Jamie Higgins (Cookie), and Jessie Higgins (Melissa); 19 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren (one on the way); brothers and sisters-in-law, Bobby Nelms (Sharon), Robby Nelms (Peggy), and David Collins; sisters, Debbie Smith and Janice Nelms; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Funeral services are 2 pm on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, in the Chapel of McGahee-Griffin & McEntire. Interment will follow in Level Grove Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 1 pm until the service hour on Wednesday, at the funeral home.
An online guest register is available and may be viewed at www.mcgaheegriffinandmcentire.com
McGahee-Griffin & McEntire Funeral Home of Cornelia, Georgia (706/778-8668) is in charge of arrangements.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
175 VFW Post Road PO Box 725, Cornelia, GA 30531
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McGahee-Griffin & McEntire
175 VFW Road, Cornelia, GA 30531
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