Emeline Higgins

Benson, NC: Mrs. Emeline Edgerton Higgins, age 91, of Benson died Saturday, November 12, 2011, at Sutton Retirement Home in Goldsboro. A Graveside Service will be 11:00AM Monday, November 14, 2011, at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery in Willow Spring. Officiating will be Rev. Ralph M. Hill. Mrs. Higgins was born July 6, 1920 in Johnston County to the late Andrew and Annie Starling Edgerton. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Millard G. Higgins, Sr.  Mrs. Higgins was a homemaker and a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. Survivors include: Daughter & Son-In-Law, Peggy H. & Roger Berry of Goldsboro; Son, Millard G. Higgins, Jr. of Gainesville, Fl.; Seven Grandchildren; Eleven Great Grandchildren; Sister, Larue Sills of Lillington; and Sister-in-Law, Dorothy Edgerton of Angier. The family will receive friends in the fellowship hall of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church from 10:00AM to 10:45AM Monday, November 14, 2011, prior to the service.