Lavern Douglas Higginbotham Meeks

Lavern Douglas Higginbotham Meeks, 93, of Callahan, FL passed away at her home of more than 61 years, Thursday, September 12, 2024. She was born March 7, 1931 in Axson, GA to the late Harvey Douglas and Maebel Flanders Douglas. Lavern moved from Cogdell, GA to Callahan, FL in 1941. She was the 5th of 7 children. Her family bought firewood from Mr. Melvin Higginbotham, where she met her love, Aubrey, in 1947. She asked her mama if she could invite him to her 16th birthday party…and the rest is history. She and Aubrey married on December 3, 1948. They had 2 sons, Maurice and David. Aubrey passed away unexpectedly in 1980. Lavern met J.E. Meeks while working in O’Steen’s Pharmacy and they married in 1985. J.E. passed away in 1996. You could find Mrs. Lavern working at various local businesses including, Orange Restaurant, Sportsman Restaurant, Long’s Sundries, White’s Auto, Sun Printing, and the Nassau County Record. 

She loved to travel and could be ready to go at a moment’s notice. 

In addition to her parents and both husbands, she was preceded in death by her son: Maurice Higginbotham; her great granddaughter: Stephanie Ann Higginbotham and all of her siblings: Johnny, Cleo, Leo, Viola, Jean Iris, and Harvey, Jr.

She is survived by her son and his wife: David and Brenda Higginbotham; a daughter-in-law: Sheila Higginbotham; her grandchildren: Heather (Rich), Joshua (Christina), Caleb and Justin (Danae); her great grandchildren: Alexis, Branden, Kinsley, Addison, Emma Kate and Sadie Lynn and a multitude of nieces, nephews and friends who were like family.

Funeral services will be held Monday, September 16 at 11:00 AM at the Callahan Methodist Church with Pastor Bodie Riddle and Dr. Lynn Hyatt officiating. The family will receive friends an hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will follow in Jones Cemetery.

Condolences may be expressed by signing the guest registry at www.srfhcallahan.com. Shepard-Roberson Funeral Home – Callahan Chapel, 617365 Brandies Avenue is honored to serve the family of Mrs. Lavern Douglas Higginbotham Meeks.