Faye Newbern Higgs

Faye Newbern Higgs of Florence passed away on February 27, 2023, at McLeod Regional Medical Center after a brief illness surrounded by her loving family. Born on May 19, 1943, in New Smyrna, Florida, Faye and her family soon moved to Fort Pierce where she graduated from Dan McCarty High School. It was here that Faye met the love of her life, Emery, who she dated throughout high school and married in 1962. While raising three children Faye realized that she wanted to do something where she could give back to the community and help others. She decided to enroll in the Florence-Darlington Technical College nursing program in her late-30’s where she graduated with honors and then enjoyed a wonderful nursing career at Bruce Hospital and Carolina’s Medical Center (now MUSC). Faye enjoyed spending time in her garden, walking with friends, and seeing her grandchildren grow and prosper on the ballfield or on the stage. Faye was a faithful member of St. Paul United Methodist Church in Florence where she was found to support the various ministries of the church and was a proud member of the Friendship Sunday School Class. She was preceded in death by her husband, Emery, of 58 years; her parents Wilba Colon and Allie Clyde Newbern, and her twin brothers Harry and Larry Newbern. She is survived by daughters Mindy Higgs Taylor (Bill) of Florence and Missy Higgs Gore (Gene) of Conway and son Brian Higgs (Joy) of Florence; grandchildren Brandon Iseman (Kayla) of Florence, Jordan Gore and Madison Gore of Conway, Allie Clyde Higgs and Ellison Higgs of Florence; and great grandsons Evan Gleason of Aynor, and John Luke Iseman and Jax Iseman of Florence; and sister Ann Radlein of Cocoa, Florida as well as a number of special nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank the medical team at McLeod Regional Medical Center who assisted Faye during her illness. Visitation will be held on Friday, March 3rd at St. Paul United Methodist Church Family Life Center located at 1629 W. Palmetto Street in Florence beginning at 1:00 p.m. The funeral service will be held immediately following at 2:00 p.m. in the St. Paul United Methodist Church sanctuary with interment at Florence Memorial Gardens directed by Stoudenmire-Dowling Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the McLeod Health Foundation Hope Fund, 300 S. Dargan Street, Florence, SC 29506. Please sign the Guest Book for the family at www.stoudenmiredowling.com.