Mrs. Ruby Evelyn Ogle Higgins' Obituary
Ruby Evelyn Ogle Higgins, fondly known as Evelyn, was born in Providence, Kentucky September 14, 1924. She was the daughter of Lula Rayburn Ogle and David Wesley Ogle. She is survived by five sisters, Frances Lee, Dorothy Miller, Irene Winnard, Anne Estrada and Nancy Lindsey as well as brothers Harlen Ogle, Bobby Ogle, and John Ogle and devoted and loving niece, Joyce Henderson. Tolly Higgins, her husband of 69 years passed away March 14, 2012. Together they raised two sons Dennis and Andrew Higgins. Her family also includes two daughter-in-laws, Alice Higgins and Linda Higgins and grandchildren; Jennifer Ansley (Lee) Black, Scott Andrew (Karen) Higgins, and Julie Linda (Shae) Higgins, and great grandchildren, Andrew and William Black.
Evelyn was such a kind and gentle lady, who loved to please all of those around her. She was such a perfect wife and mother, who received such joy from her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She loved to cook and some of her specialties include Jam cake, fudge, and her famous Mexican dinner and of course her homemade jam. She also loved to garden as she created spectacular Angel Wing Begonias. In 2011 she moved to Brighton Gardens, where she was loved by all, as she enjoyed her daily exercise class, crafts, the social events and her favorite activity of all…. BINGO.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held Friday, February 27, 2015, 11:00 a.m. in the chapel of Spring Hill Funeral Home with Rev. Dr. Tim Erskine officiating. Visitation with the family will be Friday 10:00-11:00 a.m. at Spring Hill Funeral Home and Cemetery, 5110 Gallatin Road, Nashville, TN 37216, 615-865-1101, www.springhillfh.com.
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