Darlene Waits Higdon, age 65, was born February 27, 1954 in Birmingham, Alabama. She passed away October 28, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents Charles Emmett and Carolyn Johnson Waits; and her husband Randy Higdon.
Darlene graduated from Jones Valley High School in Fairfield, Al. She married the love of her life, Randy Higdon in 1972 after which they had 2 children Greg and Lisa. She loved going to casinos, the beach, her soaps, cooking and Lifetime TV. She adored her granddaughters, Alex, Peyton, Bailee, and Emilee.
Darlene is survived by her loving children Greg Higdon (Stephanie), and Lisa Tramell (Todd); her 4 granddaughters, Alex Higdon, Peyton Higdon, Bailee Tramell, and Emilee Tramell; her sister Sharron Waits; and numerous cousins, family, and friends.
The family wishes to express their special thanks to the staff of Comfort Care Hospice for their loving and gentleness in the care of their beloved mother.
A visitation will be held at Elmwood Chapel, Thursday, October 31, 2019 at 1:00 pm, with a graveside celebration of life following at 2 pm at Elmwood Cemetery.
