Louise Higgins

Louise Dora Bell Higgins, age 91 years, a resident of Montrose, passed away Sunday, October 26, 2025 at her home. She was in her usual health and death was unexpected. She was born November 21, 1933 Pendleton County, WV, a daughter of the late Martin Boston Bell and Nela Mallow Bell. On July 5, 1956 at Elkins, she was married to Cletis "John" Higgins who preceded her in death October 18, 1990. She is survived by one brother, Don Bell of Montrose and two sisters, Mamion Day of Louisville, OH and Joy Day of Elkins. In addition to her parents and husband, she is also preceded in death by one son, Stevie Bell; four brothers, Delano, Michael, Ivan and Jack Bell and four sisters, Wanda Wegman, Neva Riley, Lettie See and Nila Phillips. Louise was a graduate of Elkins High School and was employed at the Tygart Valley Bank in Elkins and retired from Bethlehem Steel where she worked as a miner. She was a member of the Rivers of Living Water Church.
Friends may call from 10:00 am until 12:00 noon Thursday, October 30, 2025 at the Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. A funeral service will be held at 12:00 noon Thursday from the funeral home chapel with Pastor Dave Collins officiating. Interment will follow in the Bell Cemetery at Kelly Mountain. The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Louise Dora Bell Higgins. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com.