Phyllis Scott Higgins

Phyllis was born on March 3, 1939 in Scottsville, VA to the late Elmo John and Theresa Leland Scott.

Phyllis was preceded in death by her beautiful infant son, Matthew, treasured niece and nephew Allen and Jennifer Hensley, brother and sister in law's, Cecil and Jean Higgins, Winston and Virginia Ann Higgins.

Phyllis leaves to cherish her memory the family that she dearly loved and treasured, husband James L. Higgins, Jr., children Kenny, Randy(Cheryl) and Deborah, grandchildren Meredith(Dallas), AnnaBeth and Colleen. She also leaves behind her dear sister Sandra Chmielewski, niece Terry Ancelet, nephew Alan Higgins and great nephew Allen Hensley IV.

Phyllis was a treasured friend to all who had the opportunity of having her in their life. Mom spent countless hours worshiping her Savior in reading, singing and prayer as Mom believed that time spent there was always with a friend who listened and loved her dearly. Mom enjoyed serving her church, family and community. Her arms and heart were always stretched out in loving and caring ways throughout her whole life. Mom enjoyed baking, gardening, music, picnics and traveling.

Mom fought a very long and hard battle with ovarian cancer. During that battle, her ability to continue to care, encourage and comfort others never ceased. Mom was cared for by an amazing dedicated team that she called friends: Rev Greg Anderson, Dr. Matthew Goodman, Dr. Paola Gehrig, Dr. Thomas Cropley, Dr. Traci Hedrick, Nurse Practitioner Elizabeth Gochenour, Christine Popish, LCSW (Couric Center), Kim Denegre RN, Carter Norbo PT, Joe Hostler OT. Sincerest gratitude to Dr. Goodman and Wound Care Nurse Practitioner Gochenour for making countless home visits. The family would also like to thank Carla Anderson and Barbara VornDick for their unwavering support.

Pallbearers are Mark Gillespie, Alan Higgins, Joe Hostler, Paul Houchens and Mike Thacker. Honorary pallbearers, Allen Hensley IV and Barry Higgins.

Funeral service will be held at 1:00pm on Monday, May 1, 2023 at Belmont Baptist Church with Rev Greg Anderson presiding, 830 Monticello Ave. Charlottesville, Virginia 22901. Interment will follow at Scottsville Cemetery, 400 Hardware St, Scottsville, VA 24590.

In honor of the Lord's faithfulness in Mom's life please consider making a donation to BillyGraham.org .