Janis Higgins Gordon Obituary

We are sad to announce that, on May 28, 2026, at the age of 80, Janis Higgins Gordon (Panama City, Florida) passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, A. B. Higgins and Alberta Davis Higgins; her brother Robert; and her great grandchild Jaliyah Rochelle. She is survived by: her husband Tommy Gordon; her daughters, Brenda Varney (Flip) of Waleska, Georgia and Pamela Jones (Kenneth) of Crawfordville, Florida.; her grandchildren, Melissa Gonzales (Paul), Sara Brunner (Rick), Rob Moore, Holly Randolph (Chris), Jessica Early (Dan) and Matthew Varney (Kari); her great grandchildren, Trenton Antley, Mason Antley, Kensaiah Rochelle, Maddox Gonzales and Landon Gonzales; her sister LuAnne Black; her sister-in-law Beth Higgins; her brother Mike Higgins; and her nieces and nephews, Carrie Smith (Todd), Liz Blike (Chris), Heidi Brandenburg, Aaron Higgins (Kristi), Garret Higgins (Cameron) and Kyle Higgins (Caitlin).

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a tax-deductible donation to the Janis Higgins Gordon Memorial Scholarship, supporting Franklin County students pursuing a career in education. Donations may be made at https://bold.org.