Dorothy Lee Higgins

Dorothy Lee “Dot” Wiggins Higgins, age 79, of Baxley passed away Saturday, March 14, 2026 at her residence.

Mrs. Higgins was born on December 6, 1946 in Baxley. She was a member of Dunn Memorial Baptist Church and had a loving, servant’s heart. She loved her family and especially her grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Otis Odell Wiggins, Mamie Lee Sikes Wiggins Hicks, and Kenny Hicks; her husband, Robert Higgins and daughter, Mandy Simmons.

Survivors include her daughters, Angie (Farris) Dyal of Baxley, Kristin (Jarred) Stevens of Douglas; sons, Odell (Brenda) Higgins of Baxley, Allen Higgins of Baxley and Stacy (Tanya) Higgins of Baxley; sisters, Cathryn Harrelson of Baxley and Vivian Griffin of Baxley; brother, Bob (Christa) Wiggins of Amelia Island, Florida, and son in law, Ricky Simmons of Baxley. Ten grandchildren and ten great grandchildren also survive.

Funeral services will be on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 11:00 AM at Dunn Memorial Baptist Church with Rev. Rick Brown and Rev. Doug Weisel and Rev. Ryan Clements officiating. Interment will follow in Zoar Cemetery.

Active pallbearers will be Patrick Higgins, Luke Dyal, Micheal Higgins, Austin Higgins, Travis Crosby, and Ricky Simmons.

Visitation will be held Monday, March 16, 2026 at Swain Funeral Home from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Swain Funeral Home.