Sally Ann Higgins

Sally Ann Higgins, 89, a beloved mother, grandmother, friend, and mentor, passed away peacefully on November 25, 2025. Born November 23, 1936, in Berea, Ohio, she graduated from Sebring High School, Florida Keys Community College, University of Southern Mississippi, and Florida A&M University with a Master’s Degree in Education. Sally spent 35 years teaching in the education system of Florida. Most of her career was spent as a hospital homebound teacher, where she taught children from kindergarten through 12th grade, who could not attend school due to physical limitations. Sally's gifts for teaching, guidance, and inspiration touched the lives of her children, students, and countless others. She was truly one of those who loved her work, family, and friends; always going above and beyond to ensure as much success and happiness for everyone who was fortunate enough to know her. As a long-term member of All Nations Church in Tallahassee, she faithfully served others and supported missions abroad, to spread the good news of her Savior, our Lord Jesus Christ. She had a passion for travel, taking multiple trips around the world with family, close friends, students, and new friends made in her travel groups (she never met a stranger). She toured many destinations in six of the seven continents, missing out only on Antarctica (by choice). She was also an avid FSU sports fan, holding season tickets for the women's basketball team for many years. Her hobbies were centered around church and family included: door greeter, volunteer, and hosting prayer groups; attending sporting events, band concerts, dance performances and any other activity involving her 33 children, grand, great-grand, and great-great grandchildren. Sally is survived by her children, Susan Higgins Fernandez, William Vernon Higgins, Scott Harrison (Holly) Higgins of Tallahassee, Florida, and Sharon Higgins (Mark) Strickland of Winder, Georgia; 10 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; 8 great-great-grandchildren; numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, and her 5 beloved cats. She was preceded in death by her parents, Elias Harrison Norris and Marion (Gray) Norris; sister, Joan (Norris) McAra; and brothers, Gene Norris, Malcolm (Katie) Norris, and Norde Wilson; son-in-law, Robert Young Fernandez Jr.; and great-grandson, Korey Anthony. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to All Nations Church, Tallahassee, FL.

Sally Ann Higgins

November 23, 1936 - November 25, 2025