Sharon Clark Higgins

Sharon Clark Higgins, age 68, of, Asheboro died Friday, October 31, 2014 at Randolph Hospice House, after an 11 year courageous battle with cancer. She was a devoted wife, mother, step mother, grandmother and friend. Sharon was preceded in death by her parents: George and Beulah Clark, brother: David Clark and niece: Susan Parks. Sharon was a lifelong resident of Randolph County, a graduate of Seagrove High School and retired from Energizer Battery. Until recently, Sharon was a long time employee of Belk Department Store and was a member of First Presbyterian Church. She is survived by her husband: John D. Higgins of the home, daughter: Charity Noelle Minor and her husband, Ben of High Point; stepdaughter: Debbie Higgins Pickens and husband, Don of Asheboro; stepsons: Rodney Higgins of Asheboro and Randy Higgins and wife, Arlene of Charlotte; sister: Ramona Parks and husband, Floyd of Ramseur; brother: Jeffrey Clark and wife Margaret of Ulah; devoted sister in law: Peggy Clark Holder and husband, Sandy of Asheboro; sister in law: Nancy Higgins Buie of Asheboro; brother in law: Joe Higgins and wife, Zelma of Gibsonville; grandchildren: McKenzie Clark Minor, Jason Smith, Jake Smith, Addison Higgins, Haley Higgins, Finley Higgins and numerous nieces and nephews. For her entire life, Sharon was a champion for the underdog, and was humble, kind, loving and supportive for all who knew her. A Celebration of Life Service will be held Sunday, November 9, 2014 at 3:00 PM at First Presbyterian Church, 420 West Walker Ave., Asheboro with Rev. Connie Weaver and Rev. Brian Gawf officiating. The family will receive friends following the service in the large fellowship hall. Memorial may be made to: First Presbyterian Church, 420 West Walker Ave., Asheboro, NC 27203 or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38148-0142. Please share your remembrances and condolences with the family at: www.pughfuneralhome.com