Ida Lee Higgs Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Ida Lee Higgs of Malden, Missouri, born in Marked Tree, Arkansas, whose life came to an end on August 8, 2025 at the age of 96, leaving behind cherished memories. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Ida Lee Higgs to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Ida Lee Higgs and George; her spouse Willie Higgs, Sr.; her siblings, Alberta Green (Charlie, Sr.), Samuel Young (Mary Ann), Cecil Young, Neil Young (Mattie Lou), Mary Blackwell (Melvin), Flossie Wilson (Calvin) and Isaiah Young (Lottie); her children, Willie Higgs, Jr. (Georgia), Floyd Higgs (Suzette), Samuel Higgs (Lavada) and Sherrod Higgs; and her daughter-in-law Rae Higgs.
She is survived by: her siblings, George Young, Jr. (Mary Lee) and Margresta Young; her children, Beatrice Washington, Harley Higgs (Dianna), Loretta Higgs (Cornell), Margaret Higgs, Marjorie Higgs, Toney Higgs (Rebecca), Rose M. Wright (Darrell), Shabazz Decatur (Chris) and Michael Higgs (Michelle); and her friend Mother Mable Edwards. She is also survived by 32 grandchildren; many great and great great grandchildren.