Marie Higgins

Our beloved Mother, Grandma and Great Grandma Marie SheltonHiggins, 84, of Austin, TX, passed away after a brief illness Wednesday, August 25, 2010.

Marie was born March 25, 1926, in Hastings, OK, to James Whitfield Box and Margaret Marion Gill. She was raised in Waurika Lake, OK, and graduated from Comanche High School in 1944. One of her fondest memories in High School was performing as a baton twirler.

Marie married L.V. Shelton in May 1944, and later moved to Abilene, TX, where she was a member of First Baptist Church and Abilene Business Womens Association. She was employed by West Texas Utilities for many years and retired in 1989. She became bored after retirement and moved to Austin there she worked tax seasons for the IRS until the age of 73.

She was preceded in death by her mother and father, two brothers, eight sisters, her husband L.V Shelton and daughter Linda L. Patty.

She is survived by: daughter Marion Tucker of Westbrook, CT, son Alan Shelton of Humble, TX, grandchildren Shannon Patty, Sandra Patty Rose and husband Chris Rose, Lauri Patty, Erin Patty, Jesse Alexander, Henry Paul, Matthew Paul, Travis Paul, Matthew Shelton and wife Amber, Kelly Shelton Larose and husband Justin, greatgrandchildren Sean Patty, Meagan Patty, Logan Rose, Henry Paul IV, Iris Paul, and Aubree Shelton, greatgreatgrandchildren Josiah Patty and Zayden Jones, also many nieces and nephews.

Marie enjoyed traveling, taking daily walks, working on crossword puzzles, collecting bird statues and attending to her many plants and flowers. She cherished spending time with her grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. She loved animals, especially Dude and Sam. Grandma always had a story she could tell you about her life and being raised on a farm. She also had a great sense of humor and enjoyed laughing it up with others. She had a strong work ethic throughout her life and maintained her independence to the very end.

Everyone that met her felt at ease calling her Grandma. She was much more than just Grandma. She touched the hearts of many and will be missed by all that knew her.

The family would like to thank The Christopher House in Austin for their support during this difficult time and letting her leave us with grace and dignity.

Visitation will be held at Elmwood Funeral Home and Memorial Park on Sunday, August 29, 2010, from 4pm to 6pm with funeral services to be held at 10am, Monday, August 30, 2010.

Elmwood Funeral Home and Memorial Park is located at 5750 Hwy 277 South, Abilene, TX, 79606.

Visitation

Elmwood Funeral Home
5750 HWY 277 South
Abilene, TX  79606
Sunday, August 29, 2010
4 till 6 PM

Service

Chapel Service

Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel
5750 HWY 277 South
Abilene, TX  79606
Monday, August 30, 2010
10:00 AM

Cemetery

Elmwood Memorial Park
5750 HWY 277 South
Abilene, TX  79606