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Dorothy Higdon Obituary

Dorothy C. Higdon CHARLESTON, SC - Entered into eternal rest on the evening of December 3, 2010, Dorothy Carroll Higdon, widow of Herbert Shannon Higdon of Charleston, SC. Friends may call at J. HENRY STUHR, INC., NORTHWOODS CHAPEL, 2180 Greenridge Road, Monday, December 6, 2010, between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. A graveside service will be conducted later in Cheltenham Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham, Maryland. Mrs. Higdon was born on October 13, 1919, in Washington, DC; the daughter of the late Thomas Daniel Carroll and Evelyn Carter Carroll. She was a member of The Golden Techites and volunteered with the American Cancer Society and Calvert County Hospice. She is survived by her son, Michael Shannon Higdon of Laurel, MD; daughter, Mary H. Brown and her husband Alan of Ladson, SC; grandchildren: Christi, Delaina, Shannon and Garry; great-grandsons: Cody, Logan, Cameron and RJ. She was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Herbert. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association SC Chapter, 2090 Executive Hall Road, Suite 130, Charleston, SC 29407. A memorial message may be written to the family by visiting our website at www.jhenrystuhr.com. Visit our guestbook at www.postandcourier.com/ deaths

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Dec. 4 to Dec. 5, 2010.

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Janet Hannsz

December 15, 2010

Hi,
I grew up next to Dot and Bus in Willerburn Acres, and would often take Dot bouquets of wild flowers to her as a child..my parents knew them before they were married..Dottie was like a mother to me..bought me copies of "Little Women" and "Little Men" as I loved books as a child.

She was a wonderful friend and neighbor to my mom, Sue Burn, and a member of the "Dottie club" in the area.

My deepest sympathies.

Janet Burn Hannsz

December 9, 2010

Please accept our sincere sympathies. Dottie was a dear friend and wonderful neighbor here in Dares Beach, Maryland. Everyone at St John Vianney Church in Prince Frederick, were always asking how she was and missed her so much. They are praying for Dottie and some of us will try and attend the memorial service at the cemetary next week.

God Bless You,

Vic and Jeanne Wisniewski

December 6, 2010

Christi, I would like to pass along our condolences from the Spain family. For your help I will always be forever greatful.
Our thought and prayers are with you and your family.
Bill Spain Charleston

Donna Bennett - UMA

December 6, 2010

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Mack Easter S

December 6, 2010

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

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