IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Martha J.

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Higgins

February 18, 1954 – November 2, 2020

Obituary

Martha J. Higgins, 66, of Sharon passed away Monday, November 02. 2020, in her home.

Mrs. Higgins was born February 18, 1954, in Good Water, Alabama, a daughter of the late Ed and Veola (Holloway) Odem.

A homemaker, Martha was a member of Community Baptist Church, Farrell.

Martha enjoyed playing Bingo and cooking. Her greatest joy in life was spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She was also a member at the VFW Post #5286.

Martha is survived by two daughters, Yolanda (Ernest) Brooks, of Sharon, and Katina (Derek Cheeks) Higgins, of Frederick, Maryland; a son, Lamont Higgins, of Sharon; a sister, Elnora Laney; two brothers, Fred Lewis Odem, and Ed (Rita) Odem, Jr., all of Farrell; six grandchildren, Essence, Ebony, E'Honesty, E'Leyah, DeVaughn, and Tradale; a godson, Lyndale; a goddaughter and niece, Kim Odem; life-long partner, Robert Gilmore; and a host of family, friends, nieces, and nephews.

In addition to her parents, Martha was preceded in death by her husband, LeRoy Higgins; two sisters, Gloria Cooper and Thelma Scales; six brothers, John L. Odem, James Odem, Samuel D. Odem, Tommy Odem, Theodor Odem, and Billy Wayne Odem; two grandchildren, Dawaylin and Baby Boy.

In keeping with Martha's wishes there will be no calling hours or service.

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