Clara Higgins Herron

Obituary For Clara Higgins Herron

Clara Lee Higgins Herron of Utica, MS was born August 20, 1937 to Armon Higgins and Irene Dixon Higgins.

Visitation will be Monday, February 28, 2022 at Westhaven Funeral Home from 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m.

Funeral services will be Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at 11:00 a.m., Oak Grove M.B. Church, 4460 Learned Road, Learned, MS with burial in Paige Grove M.B. Church Cemetery, 4889 Lebanon Pinegrove Road, Utica, MS 39175.

This is the story of the beautiful spirit of a woman, how she lived and the legacy of pride and love that she leaves her family. Clara Lee Higgins Herron, the youngest of four children born to the late Armon and Irene Dixon Higgins, began her life on August 20, 1937 in Learned, Mississippi. She was united in holy matrimony with Darrel Hugh Herron on December 16, 1977. Her husband, Darrel, brother, Armon James Higgins, Sr., and sister, Mae Julia Higgins Brocks, preceded her in death. Clara accepted Christ at an early age and united with Antioch MB Church. She later moved her membership to Oak Grove MB Church where she served as a mother of the church. She was an active member and loved to beautify the church with flowers and decorations. Clara loved family and encouraged them to stay together as illustrated by planning a yearly memorial to celebrate her nephew Armon Jr.'s life and encouraging everyone to come. She attended Burleigh Hamilton and Utica Institute Hinds Co. A.H.S. and Junior College in Utica, Mississippi. She obtained her Bachelors of Arts Degree in Elementary Education in 1959 and her Masters of Arts Degree in Librarian Science. Clara also received her Golden Diploma during the Jackson State University Commencement Ceremony on May 8, 2009. Clara's professional career began as a teacher at Mt. Mariah Elementary School and continued as a second grade teacher at Mixon Elementary School. She shifted her career choice and became the librarian for Mixon Elementary School until her retirement in 1986. A beautiful and faithful life came to a pause at her home on February 23, 2022 shortly after 5:00 a.m. Clara was an awesome role model. She was a model wife and caregiver, sister and second mother to many. Clara was an outstanding educator, a wonderful friend and a blessing to those who knew her. She was a devoted daughter who cared for both of her parents until they went home to be with the Lord. When her sister Mae Julia became ill, Clara dropped everything to be at her side. These are just a few examples of Clara's love and devotion. Clara loved gardening. She had a "green thumb" and grew beautiful flowers that were admired by many. She enjoyed dining out, watching game shows and basketball games. Clara will continue to live through those who cherish her memories: her sister, Annie Belle Higgins of Utica, Mississippi; uncle, Alonzo (Rose) Higgins of Detroit, Michigan; sister-in-law, Lynoris Marie Higgins of Utica, Mississippi; nieces: Carolyn Higgins of Jackson, Mississippi; Alma (Connie) Dixon of Jackson, Mississippi; Beverly Dianne (Eric) Hodge of Milton, Florida; Josie (Bobby) Latham of Jackson, Mississippi; and Beverly Brocks of Lansing, Michigan; nephews: Carl Wayne Brocks of Richmond, California; Charles (Barbara) Higgins of Hazlehurst, Mississippi; Michael (Adriana) Higgins of Ellenwood, Georgia and many great nieces, great nephews, cousins and friends. Clara loved and cherished her Godson, Anthony Davis; riding-buddy, Hazel Caston; friend, Beverly Kelker Dixon; and Goddaughter, Jacquelyn Wright-Lewis.